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HB 502

REGISTRARS OF VOTERS: Provides for the compensation, evaluation, duties, and removal of registrars of voters (EN NO IMPACT See Note)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rhonda Butler

Louisiana establishes new compensation, evaluation criteria, duties, and removal procedures for county voter registrars to standardize election administration practices statewide.

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 371.
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Bill Summary · HB 502

Legislative bill overview

HB 502 establishes new provisions governing Louisiana registrars of voters, including their compensation structures, performance evaluation processes, job duties, and removal procedures. The bill became Act No. 371 after receiving gubernatorial approval on June 20, 2025, and is now in effect.

Why is this important

Registrars of voters are critical election administrators who maintain voter rolls and manage voter registration—foundational functions for democratic processes. Changes to their compensation, evaluation, and removal standards directly affect election administration quality, voter access, and the consistency of voting procedures across Louisiana parishes.

Potential points of contention

  • Compensation changes: Unclear whether pay adjustments increase or decrease registrar salaries, potentially affecting recruitment and retention of qualified election officials
  • Evaluation standards: New performance metrics could either improve accountability or create burdensome bureaucratic requirements that distract from core registration duties
  • Removal provisions: Stricter or more flexible removal standards may either protect registrars from political pressure or inadequately address poor performance

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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