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MS HB904

Bill

Status

Passed

4/16/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jody Steverson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes residency requirements for judges in the Third Circuit Court District by eliminating language requiring "Place One" judges to reside in Calhoun, Chickasaw, Lafayette, or Union County and "Place Two" judges to reside in Benton, Marshall, or Tippah County.

  • Allows judges for all three judgeships in the Third Circuit Court District to be residents of any county within the district.

  • Changes apply to the regular judicial election in November 2022 for the Third Circuit Court District, any special elections held before November 2022, and all subsequent elections for the district.

  • Takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

Third Circuit Court District; remove residency requirements for judicial office.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/16/2019

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A2/26/2019
Judiciary A1/21/2019

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