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MS SB2006
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Mississippi Code Section 23-15-955 to authorize the House of Representatives and Senate to award attorney's fees and costs against an unsuccessful petitioner in a legislative election contest.
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Requires an unsuccessful petitioner to pay all attorney's fees and expenses of the respondent within 90 days after adoption of the resolution regarding the election contest.
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Maintains existing jurisdiction rules where the House has exclusive jurisdiction over House member election contests and the Senate has exclusive jurisdiction over Senate member election contests.
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Preserves existing filing deadlines of 30 days after a regular general election or 10 days after a special election to fill a vacancy.
Legislative Description
Legislative member election contests; person who brings and loses contest must pay attorney's fees and costs.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018