Senate Bill 2110 Summary

• Authorizes the Secretary of State to establish a secure website for student voters to submit electronic absentee ballot applications, requiring submission of a signed application and copy of student identification card.

• Defines "student absentee voter" as a registered elector enrolled in an institution of higher education whose studies require absence from their voting residence on election day.

• Approved student applications remain valid from the date of approval until June 30 annually, with automatic mailing of absentee ballots for all elections during that period.

• Requires the registrar or deputy registrar of the student's institution to witness and sign the application; the Secretary of State verifies information against voter registration records before approving.

• Amends Mississippi Code sections 23-15-627, 23-15-631, 23-15-715, and 23-15-721 to conform student absentee voting procedures with existing absentee ballot provisions; takes effect July 1, 2019.