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MS SB2112
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates Section 21-1-28 requiring a county board of supervisors to hold an election within 60 days of a municipal annexation ordinance on the question of annexation in the proposed territory and adjoining census blocks.
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Requires publication of election notice once weekly for three consecutive weeks with first publication at least 21 days before the election date.
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Approval requires a majority vote of qualified electors; if approved, the municipality must annex the proposed territory plus all unincorporated areas in the census block containing the territory and any adjoining census blocks.
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Prohibits municipalities from proposing annexation of the same territory for five years if voters reject the ordinance by majority vote.
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Removes annexation disputes from chancery court jurisdiction and makes annexation contingent on voter approval rather than court approval; applies to pending court cases as of the effective date.
Legislative Description
Municipal annexation; require approval by majority of electors in area to be annexed and in certain adjoining areas.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2015