Louisiana 2018 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HR203

Introduced
5/14/18  
Introduced
5/14/18  
Refer
5/14/18  
Refer
5/14/18  
Report Pass
5/15/18  
Report Pass
5/15/18  
Passed
5/18/18  

Caption

Requests the House and Governmental Affairs Committee to meet to study moving all school board elections to the gubernatorial or presidential election

Impact

The bill suggests that aligning school board elections with more significant electoral events could yield cost savings for both state and local governments and potentially increase voter turnout. By focusing elections during high-traffic voting periods, the resolution advocates for a more efficient electoral process. This proposed change could modify existing legislative provisions governing the election schedules for parish school boards across Louisiana.

Summary

House Resolution 203, introduced by Representative Edmonds, urges the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs to study the potential benefits of moving all school board elections to coincide with gubernatorial or presidential election dates. The resolution highlights the current scattered election dates for various school boards in Louisiana, emphasizing the possible advantages of unifying these elections to improve voter outreach and engagement during larger election cycles.

Sentiment

The reception of HR 203 appears to be generally positive among legislators, as it seeks to enhance civic engagement and optimize election processes. However, discussions around the bill may bring forth varied opinions concerning the implications of such a shift on local governance and voter behavior, indicating a need for comprehensive analysis before any decisions are made.

Contention

Notably, there are concerns regarding the loss of specific identity for local elections and whether moving school board elections to larger electorates would diminish their importance. Critics might argue that local issues represented by school boards could be overshadowed in the context of larger gubernatorial or presidential elections, leading to a potential disconnect between voters and local representative bodies.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

LA HCR62

Requests the House and Governmental Affairs and Senate and Governmental Affairs committees to meet and function as a joint committee to study moving all school board elections to the gubernatorial or presidential election

LA HCR25

Requests the House and Governmental Affairs and Senate and Governmental Affairs committees to meet and function as a joint committee to study the use of technology in Louisiana's elections

LA HSR6

Requests the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs to study Louisiana's role in the election of the president of the U.S.

LA HCSR1

Requests committees to study moving congressional party primary elections to earlier in the election year

LA HCR39

Requests the House and Governmental Affairs and Senate and Governmental Affairs committees to meet and function as a joint committee to study the advisability of reducing the number of signatures required to have a recall election

LA HCR145

Requests the legislative governmental affairs committees to study issues relative to meetings of public bodies

LA HCR5

Requests a study of the continuity of government provisions by the house and senate governmental affairs committees, meeting jointly

LA HCSR9

Requests the House and Senate governmental affairs committees to study the composition of the membership of boards and commissions

LA HCSR1

Requests the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs and the Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs to meet and function as a joint committee to study and make recommendations regarding ethics and campaign finance disclosure laws

LA SCR114

Requests the Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs and the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs to study the issues relative to the merger of one or more state departments.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.