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MS HB1500

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Moak

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a second chancellor position to the Fourth Chancery Court District, increasing the number from one to two judges

  • The Fourth Chancery Court District covers Amite, Franklin, Pike, and Walthall counties in Mississippi

  • 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 preclearance under the Voting Rights Act of 1965

  • The act takes effect only after receiving approval under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/21/2013

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