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MS SB2906
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes secure internet website for voter registration applications and updating voter information, with verification through Mississippi Department of Public Safety driver's license/ID records.
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Creates "Preelection Day Voting Act" allowing qualified electors to vote in registrar's office from 21 days before election through 12:00 p.m. on the Saturday before election day, during weekday hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (with extended hours during final week).
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Requires early voters to present acceptable photo identification and sign receipt book before casting ballots in same manner as election day voting; all preelection votes are final and announced simultaneously with election day results.
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Allows candidates and representatives to be present at registrar's office during early voting to challenge voter qualifications using same procedures as election day polling places.
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Revises absentee ballot eligibility categories to include Mississippi citizens temporarily residing outside their county of residence and trained emergency response providers deployed during voting periods; requires all absentee ballots to be received by registrar by 5:00 p.m. on day before election.
Legislative Description
Elections; authorize preelection day voting and online voter registration.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018