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MS SB2818
Bill
Status
Failed
3/29/2019
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Blackwell
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AI Summary
- Extends prohibition on electioneering activities to all persons within polling places and any public area within 150 feet of polling places
- Prohibits oral, printed, or written attempts to persuade voters to refrain from voting or to vote for or against any candidate, constitutional amendment, local issue, or ballot measure
- Prohibits posting or distributing campaign literature in support of or opposition to any candidate, constitutional amendment, local issue, or ballot measure within the restricted area
- Prohibits wearing or displaying apparel, badges, buttons, pins, stickers, or insignia identifying any candidate, constitutional amendment, local issue, or ballot measure
- Prohibits candidates and their named representatives from appearing at polling places while armed, uniformed, or displaying badges or credentials except those issued by polling place managers; enforcement delegated to election and law enforcement officials
- Effective date: July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Electioneering; prohibit for all persons in any public area within 150 feet of polling place.
Last Action
Died In Conference
3/29/2019
Committee Referrals
Apportionment and Elections2/19/2019
Elections1/21/2019
Full Bill Text
No bill text available