Signed by Governor John Bel Edwards

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes additional compensation to certain election officials for elections held during a gubernatorially declared emergency.

Highlights:

• Specifies that each commissioner that serves at the polling place on election day will be paid in the following manners:

• A commissioner-in-charge will receive $250;

• A commissioner-in-charge who serves at more than one precinct will receive $300;

• A commissioner who has received a certificate of instruction will receive $100 or $200; or

• An uncertified commissioner will receive $35.

• Authorizes the secretary of state to approve payments up to $100 per election or each day of assistance to compensate each commissioner in addition to the payments above (Sec 1).

• Specifies that a commissioner who assists the registrar shall take an oath of office as a deputy registrar and must complete an affidavit prepared by the secretary of state and an acknowledgment that law prohibits disclosure of confidential voter information (Sec 1).

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