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MS HB373

Bill

Status

Failed

2/28/2017

Primary Sponsor

William Denny

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes online voter registration for first-time voters in Mississippi through a secure website established by the Secretary of State in coordination with the Department of Public Safety.

  • Requires applicants to have a current and valid Mississippi driver's license or photo identification card, with verification that the applicant's name, date of birth, and identification number match Department of Public Safety records.

  • Allows registered voters to use the online system to change their name, address, or other information in their existing voter registration records.

  • Requires county registrars to review online applications and reject those with incomplete information or records that do not match Department of Public Safety files.

  • Establishes that the registration date for online applications is the date the completed application is submitted to the secure website, and directs schools to provide instructions for online voter registration to students.

Legislative Description

Online voter registration; revise to allow for first-time voters to register through.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/28/2017

Committee Referrals

Elections2/20/2017
Apportionment and Elections1/5/2017

Full Bill Text

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