HB 646 - Requires Supplemental Voter Canvasses in Each Primary and General Election - Louisiana Key Vote

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Title: Requires Supplemental Voter Canvasses in Each Primary and General Election

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to override the governors veto and pass a bill that requires supplemental voter canvasses in each primary and general election.

Highlights:

  • Requires the Department of State to send out an address confirmation notice to voters via a prepaid and pre addressed and stamped piece of mail that shall inform a voter about their voting rights (Sec. 1). 

  • Establishes an annual canvas of voters addresses to ensure confirmation of valid addresses (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that individuals must be identified and contacted if they meet the following requirements (Sec. 1): 

    • Has a discrepancy with their address; 

    • Has not voted or made an application for voter registration. 

  • Requires the department of state to send out a notice to inactive voters to re-register (Sec. 1).

NOTE: A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY OF MEMBERS ELECTED IS REQUIRED TO OVERRIDE A GOVERNOR'S VETO.

Title: Requires Supplemental Voter Canvasses in Each Primary and General Election

Title: Requires Supplemental Voter Canvasses in Each Primary and General Election

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Requires Supplemental Voter Canvasses in Each Primary and General Election

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that requires supplemental voter canvasses in each upcoming primary and general election.

Highlights:

  • Requires the Department of State to send out an address confirmation notice to voters via a prepaid and pre addressed and stamped piece of mail that shall inform a voter about their voting rights (Sec. 1). 

  • Establishes an annual canvas of voters addresses to ensure confirmation of valid addresses (Sec. 1). 

  • Specifies that individuals must be identified and contacted if they meet the following requirements (Sec. 1): 

    • Has a discrepancy with their address; 

    • Has not voted or made an application for voter registration. 

  • Requires the department of state to send out a notice to inactive voters to re-register (Sec. 1).

Title: Requires Supplemental Voter Canvasses in Each Primary and General Election

Title: Requires Supplemental Voter Canvasses in Each Primary and General Election

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