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MS HB245
Bill
Status
3/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Tom Miles
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AI Summary
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Changes the election day for state, district, and county officials from Tuesday to the first Saturday after the first Monday in November, effective 2015.
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Moves municipal primary elections to the first Saturday in May and general municipal elections to the first Saturday after the first Monday in June.
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Changes primary elections for state and congressional offices to the first Saturday after the first Monday in August, with second primaries three weeks later on Saturday.
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Shifts county board of education elections and school board trustee elections to various Saturday dates in May and November depending on district type.
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Adjusts absentee ballot deadlines to accommodate Saturday elections, with in-person voting ending at noon on the Thursday immediately preceding Saturday elections.
Legislative Description
General election; change day to Saturday for state, county, municipal and certain school board officers.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/6/2012