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MS HB931
Bill
Status
2/12/2015
Primary Sponsor
William Denny
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AI Summary
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Adds inability to present acceptable photo identification as a valid reason for casting an affidavit ballot in Mississippi elections.
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Requires poll managers to write "VOTED" next to a voter's name in the pollbook when the voter casts an affidavit ballot due to lack of photo identification.
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Mandates registrars use the Statewide Election Management System to categorize affidavit ballots by reason cast and record the number counted and not counted in each category.
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Requires county and municipal registrars to implement a secure free access system allowing voters who cast affidavit ballots to determine if their ballots were counted and the reasons if not counted.
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Takes effect July 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Affidavit ballots; clarify procedures for accepting and handling.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
2/12/2015