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HB 59 Original 2020 Second Extraordinary Session Beaullieu
Abstract: Authorizes additional compensation to certain election officials for elections held within
one year following a gubernatorially declared emergency
Present law provides for the pay structure for certain election commissioners and parish custodians
of voting machines.
Proposed law authorizes that the secretary of state to approve payment of up to $100 per election as
additional compensation to commissioners and custodians during an election held within one year
following the date of the issuance of any gubernatorial declaration of an emergency.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 18:426.1, 1309(J), and 1354(C); Adds R.S. 18:1314(E)(3))