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MS SC537

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

10/2/2020

Primary Sponsor

David Parker

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Governor and Secretary of State to develop an agreement with other Southeastern States to establish a "Southeastern Super Tuesday Presidential Primary for the 2024 Election"

  • Requests that Mississippi enter into a State Pledge to hold its presidential primary no later than the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March 2024

  • Directs the Legislature to enact appropriate legislation to enable the interstate agreement and coordinate the regional primary system

  • Emphasizes that a coordinated Southeastern primary would enhance voter participation, strengthen the political process, and protect the rights of regional states to participate in the presidential nomination process

  • Requires the resolution be forwarded to the Governor, Secretary of State, and various national legislative and gubernatorial organizations

Legislative Description

"Southeastern Super Tuesday Presidential Primary for the 2024 Election"; urge Governor and Secretary of State to develop agreement.

Last Action

Died In Committee

10/2/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules2/7/2020

Full Bill Text

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