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MS SB2513
Bill
AI Summary
Senate Bill 2513 - Pre-Election Day Voting Act
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Creates 21-day pre-election voting period beginning 21 days before each primary, general, runoff, special, and municipal election, continuing until noon on the Saturday immediately preceding election day
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Voting locations and hours conducted at county/municipal registrar offices during regular business hours, with extended hours until 7:00 p.m. during the last full week before election, and offices open 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the two Saturdays immediately preceding election
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Voter requirements qualified electors must present acceptable photo identification and cast votes same manner as election day voting; all votes cast during pre-election period are final and announced simultaneously with election day votes
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Modifies absentee voting eligibility removes student, teacher, and employment-based categories; restricts absentee ballot eligibility to specific groups including military personnel, disabled voters, those 65+, and temporarily disabled persons; prohibits in-person absentee ballot delivery at registrar offices
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Comprehensive amendments updates numerous election code sections regarding candidate qualifications, campaign finance, voting procedures, and election administration to align with new pre-election day voting framework
Legislative Description
Pre-election day voting; allow.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016