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MS HB965
Bill
Status
2/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Toby Barker
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AI Summary
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Allows petitions proposing initiative measures to be signed using electronic or digital signatures, with requirements to be prescribed by the Secretary of State.
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Prohibits the person circulating the petition from using an electronic or digital signature when signing their own name on each page of the petition, as required by the Mississippi Constitution.
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Requires petition sheets to meet physical specifications of at least 8.5 inches wide by 14 inches long and comply with any additional requirements set by the Secretary of State.
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Updates petition language to include reference to authorized electronic or digital signatures in the statement signed by petitioners.
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Effective date of July 1, 2013.
Legislative Description
Constitution; petition to amend by voter initiative may contain electronic or digital signatures.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2013