The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Ashley Menou.
DIGEST
Gallot (SB 60)
Proposed law removes provision prohibiting a political party which declares its name solely to be
"Independent" or "the Independent Party" from being recognized as a political party.
Effective January 1, 2015.
(Repeals R.S. 18:441(B)(4))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental
Affairs to the original bill
1. Retains present "no party" designation.
2. Changes effective date to January 1, 2015.