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HB 285 Engrossed 2024 Regular Session Wright
Abstract: Changes the name of the elections compliance unit to the division of election integrity.
Present law provides for an elections compliance unit in the Dept. of State to initiate independent
inquiries and conduct independent investigations into allegations of election irregularities in any
municipality or parish; respond to complaints or notifications alleging election irregularities; and
review notices and reports of election irregularities and conduct investigations of any incidents that
it determines require further investigation. Provides that the unit has the authority to issue subpoenas
to compel the production of records and other documents from the registrar of voters and receive
sworn statements. Authorizes a member of the elections compliance unit upon receipt of a complaint
of any election irregularity to enter a polling place during early voting or on election day for the
purposes of checking the overall operations of the polling place or investigating any potential
violation of the election code. Requires the elections compliance unit to turn over its findings to the
appropriate prosecutorial agency if it determines that there may be a violation of any criminal law
or provision of the election code.
Proposed law changes the name of the elections compliance unit to the division of election integrity,
makes technical changes, and otherwise retains present law.
(Amends R.S. 18:49.1)