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MS HB904
Bill
Status
4/16/2019
Primary Sponsor
Jody Steverson
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AI Summary
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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.
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Allows judges for all three judgeships in the Third Circuit Court District to be residents of any county within the district.
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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.
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Takes effect upon passage.
Legislative Description
Third Circuit Court District; remove residency requirements for judicial office.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
4/16/2019