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MS SB2398

Bill

Status

Failed

6/17/2020

Primary Sponsor

Jennifer Branning

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the limitation on the number of additional poll managers that election commissioners may appoint for precincts with more than 500 registered voters.

  • Previously allowed commissioners to appoint no more than 6 additional poll managers for each 1,000 registered voters above the first 500; this restriction is eliminated.

  • Allows commissioners to appoint an additional number of poll managers "as determined necessary by the elections commissioners and approved by the board of supervisors" instead of the fixed cap.

  • Requires poll managers to be qualified electors of the county where the voting precinct is located.

  • Effective July 1, 2020.

Legislative Description

Poll managers; remove limitation on number which may be appointed by local election commissioners.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

6/17/2020

Committee Referrals

County Affairs3/25/2020
Elections2/13/2020

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