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LA Rev Stat § 18:1300.24 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§1300.24. Election on sports wagering

RS 1300.24 - Election on sports wagering  A.(1) At the statewide election occurring on November 3, 2020, a proposition shall appear on the ballot in every parish to determine whether sports wagering activities and operations shall be permitted in the parish.  (2) The ballot for the election shall state as follows:  "PROPOSITION TO AUTHORIZE SPORTS WAGERING ACTIVITIES.  Shall sports wagering activities and operations be permitted in the parish of _________________? YES ( ) NO ( )"  B. The voters shall vote for or against the proposition. A vote for the proposition being a "YES" vote, and a vote against the proposition being a "NO" vote.  C.(1) If a majority of the qualified electors in the parish voting on the proposition vote for the proposition, then sports wagering activities and operations shall be permitted in such parish only after state laws providing for the licensing, regulation, and taxation of such activity and operations are enacted and become effective.  (2) If a majority of the qualified electors in the parish voting on the proposition vote against the proposition, then sports wagering activities and operations shall not be permitted in the parish.  D. The secretary of state shall prepare the ballot for the election as set forth in the provisions of this Section.  E. Except as otherwise provided by this Section, the election shall be conducted in accordance with the Louisiana Election Code.  Acts 2020, No. 215, §1, eff. June 10, 2020.
LA Rev Stat § 18:1300.33 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§1300.33. Appropriate local governing authority to order election

RS 1300.33 - Appropriate local governing authority to order election A. If the required number of qualified electors within the subdivision or subdivisions proposing the creation of a district and the levy of a parcel fee sign the petition, the appropriate local governing authority may adopt a resolution ordering an election within such area for the purpose of creating the district and approving the levy of the parcel fee in the manner provided for in Chapter 6-A of this Title. Such election shall occur only in a congressional general election or gubernatorial primary election; however, in a parish containing a municipality with a population of three hundred thousand or more, such election shall occur only in a gubernatorial primary election. B. At least thirty days prior to such election, the local governing authority calling the election shall mail notification of the upcoming election to each registered voter in the proposed district and each owner of a parcel in the proposed district if the owner is not a registered voter. No other election shall be required except as provided by this Section. Acts 2008, No. 930, §1, eff. July 15, 2008; Acts 2013, No. 318, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 18:1301 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§1301. Applicability

RS 1301 - Applicability This Chapter provides a method of voting by absentee by mail and early voting ballot in primary and general elections, bond elections, tax elections, and special elections, which is in addition to the methods otherwise provided in this Title. Acts 1976, No. 697, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1978; Acts 2005, No. 220, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 2006. NOTE: See Acts 2005, No. 220, §3, relative to prohibition on Dept. of State disposing of election materials in implementation of early voting.
LA Rev Stat § 18:1302 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§1302. Definitions

RS 1302 - Definitions  As used in this Chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms shall have the meanings hereafter ascribed to each:  (1) "Ballot" means a paper ballot or electronic ballot, where applicable.  (2) "Board" means the parish board of election supervisors of each parish. If parish board commissioners are utilized by the parish board of election supervisors to count and tabulate absentee by mail and early voting ballots, the term "board" for the purposes of R.S. 18:1306, 1311, 1312, 1313, 1315, and 1316 shall also mean parish board commissioners.  (3) "Clerk" means the clerk of court of each parish, except that in a parish having both a civil and a criminal sheriff, the word refers to the civil sheriff.  (4) "Early voting" means the period of time prior to any scheduled election when any person who is qualified to vote may vote in person at a place designated by the registrar as provided in R.S. 18:1309.  (5) "Election official" means the parish board of election supervisors; clerks and their employees who perform duties in the election process; registrars of voters and their employees; the secretary of state and employees of his office who perform duties in the election process; and the poll commissioners, including the commissioner-in-charge.  (6) "Federal postcard application" means an application for absentee by mail ballot as permitted by 50 U.S.C. 1464.  (7) "Registrar" means the registrar of voters of each parish.  (8) "United States Service" means the following persons, and their spouses and dependents:  (a) A member of the armed forces while in active service.  (b) A member of the merchant marine of the United States.  (c) A civil employee of the United States, in any category, while serving outside the territorial limits of the several states of the United States and the District of Columbia, whether or not the employee is subject to the federal civil service laws and the Classification Act of 1949 and whether or not paid from funds appropriated by congress.  (d) A member of a religious group or welfare agency assisting members of the armed forces who is officially attached to and serving with the armed forces.  Acts 1976, No. 697, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1978. Amended by Acts 1980, No. 506, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1981; Acts 2001, No. 451, §1, eff. Jan. 12, 2004; Acts 2002, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 130, §1, eff. April 23, 2002; Acts 2005, No. 220, §§1, 4, eff. Jan. 1, 2006; Acts 2007, No. 229, §1; Acts 2012, No. 138, §1, eff. May 14, 2012; Acts 2014, No. 60, §1, eff. May 16, 2014; Acts 2016, No. 83, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 18:1304 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§1304. Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 220, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.

RS 1304 - Repealed by Acts 2005, No. 220, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.
LA Rev Stat § 18:1305 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§1305. Voting at polls prohibited

RS 1305 - Voting at polls prohibited A person who has voted either by absentee by mail ballot or during early voting shall not vote in person at the polls on election day. Acts 1976, No. 697, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1978. Amended by Acts 1977, No. 513, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1978; Acts 1980, No. 506, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1981; Acts 2005, No. 220, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.
LA Rev Stat § 18:1307.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§1307.1. Application by person serving on sequestered jury

RS 1307.1 - Application by person serving on sequestered jury  A. A person qualified to vote absentee pursuant to R.S. 18:1303(C) may make application therefor to the registrar by letter over his signature, setting forth:  (1) The election for which he requests an absentee ballot.  (2) The reason for his request to vote absentee and attaching thereto a certified copy of the court order required by R.S. 18:1307.2.  (3) The address to which the absentee ballot shall be delivered.  (4) The ward and precinct in which the person is qualified to vote, if known.  B. An application shall be received by the registrar by noon on the day of the election for which it is requested, and the date received shall be noted thereon by the registrar.  Added by Acts 1981, No. 475, §1; Acts 2020, No. 28, §1, eff. June 4, 2020.
LA Rev Stat § 18:1307.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§1307.2. Procedure for absentee voting by member of sequestered jury

RS 1307.2 - Procedure for absentee voting by member of sequestered jury Upon the request of a person selected to serve as a member of a jury which is sequestered on the day of an election and who is entitled to vote by absentee ballot under the provisions of R.S. 18:1303(C), the court shall so inform the registrar of voters in writing and shall order that the officer of the court in charge of the jury: (1) Permit the jurors to make application to vote by absentee ballot as set forth in R.S. 18:1307.1 and provide the jurors with the materials needed to make application. (2) Deliver all of the applications to the registrar of voters no later than noon on the day of the election. (3) Obtain from the registrar of voters and deliver to the applicants necessary instructions, certificates, ballots, and envelopes as provided in R.S. 18:1308.1(A). (4) Deliver to the registrar of voters the envelopes containing absentee ballots as set forth in R.S. 18:1308.1, prior to the closing of the polls. Added by Acts 1981, No. 475, §1; Acts 1995, No. 300, §1, eff. June 15, 1995.
LA Rev Stat § 18:1308.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§1308.1. Absentee voting by person serving on sequestered jury

RS 1308.1 - Absentee voting by person serving on sequestered jury A. Immediately upon receipt of an application, the registrar shall deliver the necessary instructions, certificates, ballots, and envelopes to the officer of the court in charge of the sequestered jury on which the applicant is serving, at the address furnished by the applicant. Each envelope delivered to the officer shall contain two envelopes, one of which shall be the ballot envelope and the other shall be a return envelope bearing the official title and mailing address of the registrar and the name, return address, and precinct or district number of the voter. This latter envelope shall be used by each voter to return his ballot. B. The ballot shall be marked as provided in R.S. 18:1310 and returned to the registrar by the officer of the court in charge of the sequestered jury. Upon its receipt, the registrar shall post the name and precinct of the voter as required by R.S. 18:1311. C. All ballots of persons serving on a sequestered jury received by the registrar by the time of closing of the polls on the day of the election shall be counted. Added by Acts 1981, No. 475, §1; Acts 2012, No. 138, §1, eff. May 14, 2012.
LA Rev Stat § 18:1308.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§1308.2. Voting absentee by mail for candidates for presidential nominee, presidential candidates, and congressional candidates

RS 1308.2 - Voting absentee by mail for candidates for presidential nominee, presidential candidates, and congressional candidates A.(1) At least forty-six days before each presidential election, the secretary of state shall deliver to each registrar a sufficient quantity of absentee by mail ballots, envelopes, certificates, and instructions, including those to be electronically transmitted, for the election of the president of the United States to be used only by members of the United States Service and persons residing outside the United States who are registered to vote. The absentee by mail ballot shall be prepared according to law. (2) At least forty-six days before each congressional primary and general election, the secretary of state shall deliver to each registrar a sufficient quantity of primary election absentee by mail ballots for congressional candidates and special absentee by mail ballots for congressional candidates as provided in R.S. 18:1306(A)(4), envelopes, certificates, and instructions, including those to be electronically transmitted, to be used only by members of the United States Service and persons residing outside the United States who are registered to vote. (3) At least forty-six days before each presidential preference primary election, the secretary of state shall deliver to each registrar a sufficient quantity of absentee by mail ballots, envelopes, certificates, and instructions, including those to be electronically transmitted, for candidates for presidential nominee to be used only by members of the United States Service and persons residing outside the United States who are registered to vote. B. Voting absentee by mail for candidates for presidential nominee, presidential candidates, and congressional candidates as provided in Subsection A of this Section shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter governing absentee by mail voting generally. Added by Acts 1982, No. 778, §1, eff. Aug. 4, 1982; Acts 1995, No. 300, §1, eff. June 15, 1995; Acts 2005, No. 220, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 2006; Acts 2010, No. 624, §1, eff. June 25, 2010; Acts 2011, No. 195, §1, eff. June 24, 2011; Acts 2013, No. 383, §1, eff. June 18, 2013.
LA Rev Stat § 18:1309.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§1309.1. Preparation of machines for early voting; examination by candidate or his representative; sealing machines

RS 1309.1 - Preparation of machines for early voting; examination by candidate or his representative; sealing machines  A. At the time of qualifying, the parish custodian shall notify each candidate to contact the registrar of voters for the time and place at which the voting machines will be prepared for early voting. The registrar of voters shall post at his office adequate notice of the date, time, and place at which the voting machines will be prepared for early voting and shall post the same information on his office's website, if possible. The candidate or his representative may be present to observe the preparation of the machines by the registrar of voters with the assistance of the secretary of state's technicians and to observe the testing and sealing of the machines by the registrar of voters in the presence of the parish board of election supervisors. Each candidate or his representative shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to view the test vote tape for each machine to see that they are in the proper condition for use in the election, which opportunity shall not be less than thirty minutes beginning at the time designated by the registrar of voters to begin preparation of the machines for sealing. However, no candidate, representative, or citizen shall interfere with the registrar of voters, secretary of state's technicians, parish board of election supervisors, or any employee or technician or assume any of their duties.  B. Each candidate or representative shall identify to the registrar of voters the candidate whom he is representing. In addition, any citizen of this state may be present to observe the preparation, testing, and sealing of the machines by the registrar of voters and the secretary of state's technicians and shall be afforded an opportunity to inspect the test vote tape for each machine to see that they are in proper condition for use for early voting.  C. After the machines have been examined by each candidate, representative, or citizen who is present, the registrar of voters and secretary of state's technicians shall generate a zero tally to ensure that the voting machine's public counter is set at zero and that no votes have been cast for any candidate or for or against any proposition. The registrar of voters and the parish board of election supervisors shall then seal the voting machine.  D. The registrar of voters and the secretary of state's technicians shall record the public and protective counter numbers for each early voting machine on a form prepared by the secretary of state for use in verifying the early voting results on election day.  Acts 2002, 1st Ex. Sess., No. 130, §1, eff. April 23, 2002; Acts 2005, No. 220, §4, eff. Jan. 1, 2006; Acts 2005, No. 431, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2006; Acts 2012, No. 138, §1, eff. May 14, 2012; Acts 2013, No. 395, §1, eff. June 18, 2013; Acts 2020, No. 28, §1, eff. June 4, 2020; Acts 2021, No. 381, §1, eff. June 17, 2021.
LA Rev Stat § 18:1309.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§1309.2. Program for the conduct of early voting at additional locations

RS 1309.2 - Program for the conduct of early voting at additional locations A. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the secretary of state may develop and implement a program for the conduct of early voting at additional locations within any parish of the state. B. The secretary of state shall select additional locations for the program based on feasibility, accessibility, and the number of registered voters. C. In developing the program, the secretary of state shall specifically solicit the input, recommendations, and advice of the registrars of voters and clerks of court on issues such as: the procedures for the conduct of early voting; the tabulation of votes cast at the program locations; the selection of the additional locations and the requirements for such locations; ensuring the integrity and security of the early voting process; and how to ensure that a voter does not vote during early voting in an office of the registrar and at one of the program locations. The registrars of voters and clerks of court in each parish in which an additional location is selected for the program shall assist the secretary of state, as necessary, to implement the program in those parishes. D.(1) After the development of the program and after any change to the program, the secretary of state shall submit the details of the program and any change to the program, including the locations selected for the program, to the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs and the Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs for review and approval at a joint meeting called for such purpose. No action shall be taken by the joint committee except by the favorable vote of a majority of the members thereof from each house present and voting, each house voting separately. (2) If approved by the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs and the Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs, the program and any change to the program shall be implemented. E. Not later than March first of each year, the secretary of state shall provide a written report to the House Committee on House and Governmental Affairs and the Senate Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs. Such report shall provide a review of the program and shall include a description of the types of technology utilized, the costs involved, whether any problems arose, an examination of voter turnout during the program, and any recommendations for legislation. Acts 2006, No. 349, §1, eff. June 13, 2006; Acts 2008, No. 135, §1, eff. June 6, 2008.
LA Rev Stat § 18:1313.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§1313.2. Repealed

§1313.2 Repealed by Acts 2021, No. 423, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 18:1316 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§1316. Rejection of ballot having distinguishing marks

RS 1316 - Rejection of ballot having distinguishing marks A. Any ballot with a distinguishing mark or feature making the ballot susceptible of identification shall be rejected if at least a majority of the members of the board determine that the distinguishing mark was made by action of the voter. The marking of the ballot by the voter in such manner that a portion of an authorized mark to indicate a vote inadvertently extends outside the box in which it is to be placed shall not be sufficient cause to reject the ballot. Any ballot containing a combination of authorized marks and any ballot marked by a mark or an instrument other than as instructed on the ballot shall be considered as susceptible of identification and shall be rejected by the board. B. A ballot transmitted by facsimile shall not be considered as having distinguishing marks. C. A ballot transmitted electronically to a member of the United States Service, as defined in R.S. 18:1302, or a person residing outside the United States shall not be considered as having distinguishing marks. Acts 1976, No. 697, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1978. Amended by Acts 1980, No. 506, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1981; Acts 1982, No. 166, §1, eff. July 14, 1982; Acts 1985, No. 755, §1; Acts 1992, No. 438, §1, eff. June 20, 1992; Acts 2010, No. 624, §1, eff. June 25, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 18:1317 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§1317. Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 138, §3, eff. May 14, 2012.

RS 1317 - Repealed by Acts 2012, No. 138, §3, eff. May 14, 2012.
LA Rev Stat § 18:1318 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§1318. Applicability of election laws

RS 1318 - Applicability of election laws All applicable provisions of this Title which are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Chapter shall apply to voting under this Chapter. Added by Acts 1980, No. 506, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1981.
LA Rev Stat § 18:1319 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§1319. Use of Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot; presidential preference primary, presidential, and congressional elections

RS 1319 - Use of Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot; presidential preference primary, presidential, and congressional elections A member of the United States Service or a person residing outside the United States who made a timely application to vote absentee by mail as provided in R.S. 18:1307(C) and who did not receive absentee by mail ballots may use the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot to vote for candidates for presidential nominee, presidential candidates, and congressional candidates. The Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot shall be submitted, processed, and counted in the manner provided in this Chapter. Acts 2010, No. 624, §2, eff. Dec. 31, 2010; Acts 2011, No. 195, §1, eff. June 24, 2011.
LA Rev Stat § 18:1321 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§1321. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 436, §2, eff. January 1, 2010.

RS 1321 - Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 436, §2, eff. January 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 18:1325 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§1325. Repealed by Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 10, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.

RS 1325 - Repealed by Acts 1994, 3rd Ex. Sess., No. 10, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.
LA Rev Stat § 18:1331 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§1331. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 436, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.

RS 1331 - Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 436, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.
LA Rev Stat § 18:1332 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 18 - Louisiana Election Code|§1332. Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 436, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.

RS 1332 - Repealed by Acts 2009, No. 436, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2010.