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MS HB179

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Moak

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 9-5-15 to increase the number of chancellors in the Fourth Chancery Court District from one to two chancellors
  • The Fourth Chancery Court District comprises Amite, Franklin, Pike, and Walthall counties
  • Requires the Mississippi Attorney General to submit the act to the U.S. Attorney General or U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for Voting Rights Act compliance
  • Becomes effective upon approval under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended

Legislative Description

Chancery court; provide additional chancellor for the 4th Chancery Court District.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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