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MS SB3058

Bill

Status

Passed

3/17/2010

Primary Sponsor

Terry Burton

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 23-15-785 of the Mississippi Code to require that certificates of nomination and nominating petitions for President and Vice President of the United States be filed with the Secretary of State by no later than 5:00 p.m. on the deadline day, which is 60 days prior to the election
  • Nominating petitions must contain signatures and addresses of at least 1,000 qualified Mississippi voters to be valid
  • Certificates of nomination from political party conventions must be signed by the presiding officer and secretary of the convention, as well as the chairman of the state executive committee of the nominating party
  • Requires submission 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, with the act taking effect only upon such approval
  • Sponsored by Senator Burton during the 2010 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature and sent to the Governor

Legislative Description

Certificates of nomination and nominating petitions for President and V.P.; must be filed not later than 5:00 p.m. on the deadline day.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/17/2010

Full Bill Text

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