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MS SB2766

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Bennie Turner

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Qualified electors may vote early between 21 and 5 days before an election at the registrar's office or a designated location.

  • Early voting hours are weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m. the last two days) and one Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  • Early votes are final and announced simultaneously with Election Day votes; candidates may be present and challenge voter qualifications during early voting.

  • Absentee ballot applications must note that voters will be absent from the county on "election day and all days upon which early voting may be conducted."

  • Secretary of State shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement early voting; no early voting occurs if only one candidate qualifies for each office.

Legislative Description

Early Voting Act; authorize voting prior to election day.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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