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MS SB2706
Bill
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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