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MS SB2464

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Angela Burks Hill

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires voter registration applicants to submit one of four types of documents proving U.S. citizenship: birth certificate, U.S. passport, naturalization documentation, or documents accepted under the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

  • Modifies voter registration application forms to include a section for applicants to indicate their U.S. citizenship status and instructs applicants to submit proof by presenting documents listed in the bill.

  • Requires county registrars to verify citizenship documentation for mail-in voter registration applications within 14 days of receipt before approving registration.

  • Establishes that registrars must verify naturalization certificate numbers with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services before deeming citizenship proven if only the certificate number is provided.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2019, and applies to all voter registrations including those submitted by mail and in-person.

Legislative Description

Voter registration; applicants must submit documentation proving U.S. citizenship.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Elections1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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