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MS HB221
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Herb Frierson
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AI Summary
- Amends Mississippi Code Section 23-15-611 to change the procedure for resolving ties in municipal elections
- Replaces the lottery system (drawing by lot) with a runoff election to be held three weeks after the initial election
- Winner of the runoff election is entitled to the office
- Requires municipal election commissioners to transmit detailed vote totals and election results to the Secretary of State within five days
- Effective July 1, 2015
Legislative Description
Municipal elections; revise procedure when tied.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2015
Committee Referrals
Apportionment and Elections1/12/2015
Full Bill Text
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