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MS HB1207

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Cecil Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the master list for jury selection beyond voter registration lists to include persons holding driver's licenses, motor vehicle registrations, utility customers, and property owners listing property for ad valorem taxation

  • Requires the jury commission to compile and maintain an alphabetical master list of all eligible jurors with addresses and identifying information, avoiding duplicate names

  • Mandates the master list be reviewed, corrected, and updated with new names at least once every four years

  • Maintains the April annual compilation requirement for the jury commission, with the circuit clerk and registrar of voters certifying the expanded master list each January

  • Effective date of July 1, 2015

Legislative Description

Jury service; revise the master list to include more than voter registration list.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Apportionment and Elections1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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