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MS SB2766

Bill

Status

Failed

2/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

Joey Fillingane

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that voters unable to present acceptable photo identification when voting in person may cast an affidavit ballot at the polling place.

  • Allows affidavit ballots to be counted if the voter presents photo identification to the municipal clerk's office within five business days after the election.

  • Permits voters to execute a separate Affidavit of Religious Objection at the municipal clerk's office within five business days after the election as an alternative to presenting photo identification.

  • Requires the Secretary of State to establish a uniform affidavit ballot envelope and requires county and municipal registrars to maintain a secure free access system allowing voters to determine if their affidavit ballots were counted and the reasons if not counted.

Legislative Description

Voting by affidavit; clarify procedures for providing photo identification in municipal elections.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/27/2018

Committee Referrals

Apportionment and Elections2/14/2018
Elections1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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