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MS HB76
Bill
Status
Failed
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
John Moore
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AI Summary
- Requires candidates for county board of education to declare their political party affiliation when filing a petition of candidacy
- Candidates must file a petition of nomination signed by at least 50 qualified electors from each supervisor's district (or 20% if fewer than 100 electors exist in the district) between 60-90 days before the general election
- Petition of nomination documents must include the name of the political party with which the candidate is affiliated
- Applies to both district-based elections and county-at-large elections for board of education members
- Takes effect July 1, 2016
Legislative Description
County school board members; require to declare party affiliation.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016
Committee Referrals
Education2/8/2016
Full Bill Text
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