Louisiana 2021 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HCR60

Introduced
5/3/21  
Introduced
5/3/21  
Refer
5/4/21  
Refer
5/4/21  
Report Pass
5/12/21  
Engrossed
5/24/21  
Refer
5/25/21  
Report Pass
6/2/21  
Report Pass
6/2/21  
Passed
6/7/21  

Caption

Requests the secretary of state to study the implementation of a notification system to alert a voter regarding the status of his vote

Impact

The proposed notification system aims to enhance ballot tracking processes, which would allow voters to receive automated updates on their ballots from the moment they are mailed until they are counted. This change would address the concerns of many voters who seek confirmation of their voting status, particularly those who utilize mail-in voting or vote in person. While such tracking measures exist in various forms across the state, this resolution emphasizes the potential benefits of automation to streamline the process.

Summary

HCR60 is a House Concurrent Resolution that urges the Secretary of State to study the implementation of a notification system to inform voters about the status of their votes. This resolution arose in response to the significant increase in voter turnout during the 2020 elections in Louisiana, where nearly 70.1% of registered voters participated. As voting methods evolved with more absentee ballots and early voting, the bill recognizes the need for an additional layer of security and reassurance for voters regarding their ballots.

Sentiment

Overall sentiment around HCR60 appears positive, as it seeks to enhance voter confidence and participation in the electoral process. Legislators and voters who support the resolution believe that a notification system could alleviate anxieties about the election process among constituents. By advocating for more secure voting procedures, it reflects a commitment to improving electoral integrity in Louisiana.

Contention

While the bill does not appear to face significant opposition at this stage, potential points of contention could arise regarding the implementation logistics and funding for such a notification system. Stakeholders may debate the technical feasibility, costs associated with establishing the system, and the necessity versus privacy implications of tracking voters' ballots post-submission. Ensuring that all voters are adequately informed about their voting status while safeguarding their privacy will be an essential consideration moving forward.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

LA SCR30

To urge and request the Department of Environmental Quality to study implementation of real-time community air monitoring and notification systems.

LA HCR26

Requests the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab and the Louisiana attorney general to study and make recommendations for the implementation of a tracking system relative to the status of sexual assault collection kits

LA SR177

Requests the secretary of state to create a committee to study the provisions of the election code regarding involuntarily displaced voters.

LA HR8

Requests the secretary of state to study same-day voter registration for in-person early voting

LA HCR68

Requests that the secretary of state and registrars of voters take certain actions with respect to a toll-free number that the public can use to report election issues and problems

LA HCR14

Requests the secretary of state to adopt a policy to ensure that routine maintenance of the Department of State's online voter registration system does not occur during certain time periods

LA HCR32

Urges and requests that the secretary of state produce an annual report of all voting complaints

LA HCR132

Requests a study on prospective implementation of a system to help health practitioners identify child abuse

LA HB655

Relating to a study on a statewide disaster alert system and implementation of that system.

LA SCR92

Requests the state Department of Education to report to the legislature regarding implementation of the recommendations made in the Alternative Education Study Group Report.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.