Louisiana HB405: ELECTIONS: Requires the secretary of state to prepare and publish certain information concerning changes in election law (EN NO

What the bill says

An act To enact R.S. 18:18(E), relative to the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to require the secretary of state to prepare and publish a revised Louisiana Election Code and certain information concerning changes in election law; to provide deadlines; to provide for effectiveness; and to provide for related matters.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT To enact R.S. 18:18(E), relative to the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to require the secretary of state to prepare and publish a revised Louisiana Election Code and certain information concerning changes in election law; to provide deadlines; to provide for effectiveness; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 18:18(E) is hereby enacted to read as follows: §18. Secretary of state; powers and duties * * * E.(1) No later than sixty days after final adjournment of a session of the legislature which results in changes to one or more provisions of this Code, the secretary of state shall prepare and publish on the website of the secretary of state a revised version of this Code which incorporates all such changes. (2) No later than ninety days after final adjournment of a session of the legislature which results in changes to one or more provisions of this Code, the secretary of state shall prepare and publish on the website of the secretary of state a plain language digest which summarizes the effect of, enforcement mechanisms for, and implementation dates of each such change. Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon signature by the governor or, if not signed by the governor, upon expiration of …

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Sponsors

• Matthew Willard (D) · primary sponsor
• Carter, Robby (D, 72)
• Landry Jr., Terry (D, 67)
• Marcelle, Denise (D, 61)
• Newell, Candace (D, 99)
• Phelps, Tammy (D, 3)
• Taylor, Sylvia (D, 57)
• Walters, Joy (D, 4)

Latest actions

1. July 1, 2025: Becomes Act No. 499 without the Governor's signature.
2. July 1, 2025: Effective date: 06/30/2025.
3. June 9, 2025: Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
4. June 9, 2025: Signed by the President of the Senate.
5. June 9, 2025: Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
6. June 8, 2025: Rules suspended. Read by title, passed by a vote of 39 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
7. June 8, 2025: Received from the Senate without amendments.
8. June 4, 2025: Reported favorably. Rules suspended. Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.
9. June 4, 2025: Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
10. May 21, 2025: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs.

Votes

• Senate Vote on HB 405, FINAL PASSAGE (#712) (June 8, 2025): 39 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Vote on HB 405, FINAL PASSAGE (#486) (May 20, 2025): 96 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB405?

HB405 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2025 Regular Session): ELECTIONS: Requires the secretary of state to prepare and publish certain information concerning changes in election law (EN NO.

What does HB405 do?

In its own words: An act To enact R.S. 18:18(E), relative to the powers and duties of the secretary of state; to require the secretary of state to prepare and publish a revised Louisiana Election Code and certain information concerning changes in election law; to provide deadlines; to provide for effectiveness; and to provide for related matters.

What is the status of HB405?

Passed both chambers as of July 1, 2025. Latest action: Becomes Act No. 499 without the Governor's signature. (July 1, 2025).

Who sponsored HB405?

Matthew Willard (D), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB405?

On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25RS&b=HB405