MS HB799

Prohibits changes to precinct boundaries until the Mississippi Legislature completes its redistricting plan for House and Senate districts.

Allows boards of supervisors to alter supervisor districts, voting precinct boundaries, and voting places only within seven years after: (1) the special apportionment session adopts a joint resolution, (2) the session fails to adopt a resolution within required time, or (3) a court orders boundary changes.

Requires boards of supervisors to notify the Secretary of State with legal descriptions and maps of any boundary changes before implementation.

Removes language requiring precinct boundaries to conform to visible natural or artificial boundaries such as streets, highways, railroads, rivers, and lakes.

Amends related sections of Mississippi Code regarding supervisor district elections and municipal government structures, effective July 1, 2016.