Debbie Villio — Ms. Guidry is likely a transcription error referring to Representative Debbie Villio, who asked for clarification on who is considered unaffiliated.
Debbie Villio — Ms. Guidry acknowledged the clarification and said she just wanted to make sure it was clear.
Debbie Villio — Ms. Gidre/Guidry asked why the assistance-related language was placed in this section instead of another provision.
Debbie Villio — Ms. Gidre/Guidry asked for clarification on whether the seven-day language applies before or after election day.
Debbie Villio — Ms. Guidry asked whether 'address data provider' needs to be defined in the code.
Debbie Villio — Ms. Guidry asked for clarification about what counts as actual notice for the Secretary of State's office.
Lainey Boyd — Deputy Commissioner of Elections Lainey Boyd explained that the provision is about someone signing on the voter's behalf, not general voting assistance.
Aimee Freeman — Representative Guidry asks follow-up questions about the item, including whether the relevant consistency is with the governor's requirements or with broader vacancy procedures.
Kathy Edmonston — Ms. Guidry asks whether the rules will be promulgated in accordance with the APA.
Kathy Edmonston — Ms. Guidry objects to the provision and asks why it is included in the omnibus bill.
Kathy Edmonston — Ms. Guidry asks whether the provision is necessary and should be included in the omnibus.
Kathy Edmonston — Ms. Guidry seeks clarification on the filing deadline language.
Kathy Edmonston — Ms. Daigle is identified as the contact for public comments.
Kathy Edmonston — Thanked by the chair for the discussion on the omnibus provisions.
Delisha Boyd — Thanked by the chair for the discussion on the omnibus provisions.