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MS SB2769

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Bennie Turner

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a secure internet website managed by the Secretary of State allowing eligible Mississippi voters with current driver's licenses or state ID cards to submit voter registration applications online.

  • Requires the Department of Public Safety to verify applicant information against its database of valid driver's licenses and ID cards, then electronically forward approved applications to the Secretary of State.

  • Directs county registrars to verify applications within 25 days and either approve registrations or reject them for specified reasons including incomplete applications, ineligibility, or inability to verify applicant identity.

  • Allows registered voters to update their voter registration information (name, address, other details) through the online system.

  • Requires submission of the bill to the Attorney General of the United States for approval under the Voting Rights Act of 1965 before taking effect.

Legislative Description

Voter registration; authorize person to apply online.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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