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MS SB2706

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires candidates for municipal governing authority office to be residents of the ward they seek to represent for two years immediately preceding election day
  • Exempts municipalities with fewer than 1,000 residents from the residency requirement
  • Requires candidates to prove residency through qualifying information or provide absolute proof they will meet the requirement by election day
  • Makes election officials and commissions responsible for reviewing and determining candidate compliance with residency requirements
  • Applies to elections held on or after January 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Municipal elections; impose residency requirements to run for municipal governing authority offices.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Elections2/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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