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MS HB1132

Bill

Status

Failed

3/15/2012

Primary Sponsor

Andy Gipson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes that the address from a person's most recent homestead exemption filing shall be used as their official residence address for voter registration, precinct verification, and precinct changes if they have filed for homestead exemption.

  • Amends Section 23-15-11 to specify that homestead exemption filing address determines where a qualified elector is registered to vote.

  • Amends Section 23-15-13 to require officials to use the most recent homestead exemption filing address to verify residence when processing precinct transfer requests.

  • Requires the Secretary of State to clearly state on voter registration forms and mail-in application instructions that homestead exemption filing address will be used as the official residence address for voter registration.

  • Mandates submission of the act to the U.S. Department of Justice or federal court for Voting Rights Act compliance review, with effectiveness contingent upon federal approval.

Legislative Description

Voter registration; require homestead filing as proof of residence.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

3/15/2012

Full Bill Text

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