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HB 459 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Danahay
Abstract: Provides that the manner of appointment for the registrar of voters is as provided by law
and to require the qualifications of the registrar to be provided by law.
Present constitution (Art. XI, §5) provides that the governing authority of each parish shall appoint
a registrar of voters, whose compensation, removal from office for cause, bond, powers, and
functions shall be provided by law. Provides that upon qualifying as a candidate for other public
office, a registrar shall forfeit his office. Provides further that no law shall provide for the removal
from office of a registrar by the appointing authority.
Proposed constitutional amendment retains present constitution. Provides that the manner of
appointment of the registrar is as provided by law. In addition, requires the qualifications of the
registrar to be provided by law.
Provides for submission of the proposed amendment to the voters at the statewide election to be held
Nov. 8, 2016.
(Amends Const. Art. XI, §5)