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MS SB2647

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Sally Doty

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates online voter registration system in Mississippi, requiring applicants to have a current valid driver's license or photo identification card issued by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

  • Secretary of State, in conjunction with the Department of Public Safety, shall establish a secure website allowing eligible voters to register as first-time voters or update existing registration information (name, address, etc.).

  • Requires software verification that applicant information matches records with the Department of Public Safety, including driver's license number, name, date of birth, and citizenship status; applications with mismatches or incomplete information shall be rejected.

  • Subjects persons attempting false registration through online system to penalties provided in Section 97-13-25 of Mississippi Code.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2016 and amends related voter registration statutes to conform with online registration procedures.

Legislative Description

Online voter registration; authorize under authority of SOS.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Elections2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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