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MS SB2818

Bill

Status

Failed

3/29/2019

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

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

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