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MS SB2673
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends Mississippi Code sections 23-15-601, 23-15-603, and 23-15-605 to change how tie votes are resolved in legislative elections.
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Replaces the coin toss or lot drawing method for breaking ties in House and Senate elections with a vote by the membership of the chamber to which the candidate is seeking election.
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Applies the new tie-breaking procedure to candidates for Representative or Senator positions at all levels (county or multi-county districts).
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Maintains the existing coin toss or lot drawing method for tie-breaking in non-legislative district offices composed of two or more counties.
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Takes effect upon passage.
Legislative Description
Determination of tie vote in legislative elections; tie broken in the house to which candidate is seeking office.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/3/2020