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MS SB2774

Bill

Status

Failed

3/7/2018

Primary Sponsor

Eugene Clarke

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that certified poll managers who complete the Secretary of State's online training program receive a Certificate of Completion but removes explicit compensation language effective January 1, 2020.

  • Reduces the number of certified poll managers per precinct from two (2) to one (1) per polling place required for general elections.

  • Changes the funding source for certified poll manager compensation from the "Help Mississippi Vote Fund" to the "Secretary of State" for the interim period (until January 1, 2020).

  • Requires at least one certified poll manager to be appointed in each polling place during general elections, with the requirement effective for all elections held after January 1, 2018.

  • Poll managers who complete online training are only required to complete two (2) hours of in-person training instead of the standard four to eight (4-8) hours.

Legislative Description

Certified poll managers; clarify payments for online training.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

3/7/2018

Committee Referrals

Apportionment and Elections2/19/2018
Elections1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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