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MS SB2317
Bill
AI Summary
- County election commissioners in Mississippi may run for another office during their four-year term, provided they resign from the election commissioner position before qualifying for the office they wish to seek
- Amends Section 23-15-217 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to change the resignation timing requirement, shifting it from a previously specified deadline to before the commissioner qualifies for the new office
- In election contests involving a county election commissioner, the board of supervisors assumes all duties and powers of the commission, including disputes over voting rights and challenge ballots
- Requires the Mississippi Attorney General to submit the act to the U.S. Attorney General or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for preclearance under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
- Takes effect only after receiving preclearance under the Voting Rights Act; introduced by Senator Dearing during the 2010 Regular Session and passed the Senate
Legislative Description
Commissioners of election; may run for other offices if they resign before they qualify.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/2/2010
Full Bill Text
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