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MS SB2673

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Chris Johnson

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code sections 23-15-601, 23-15-603, and 23-15-605 to change how tie votes are resolved in legislative elections.

  • 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.

  • Applies the new tie-breaking procedure to candidates for Representative or Senator positions at all levels (county or multi-county districts).

  • Maintains the existing coin toss or lot drawing method for tie-breaking in non-legislative district offices composed of two or more counties.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Elections2/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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