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MS SB2766
Bill
Status
2/27/2018
Primary Sponsor
Joey Fillingane
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AI Summary
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Clarifies that voters unable to present acceptable photo identification when voting in person may cast an affidavit ballot at the polling place.
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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.
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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.
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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