Louisiana legislative committees unanimously approved a plan Tuesday meant to ensure this spring’s elections will be held as safely as possible despite the threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The plan would broaden mail-in voting options for this spring’s elections. The full Louisiana Legislature and Gov. John Bel Edwards still must approve the plan before Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin can implement it. Ardoin would have to go back to the drawing board if his recommendations are rejected.

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