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MS HB1124

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kent McCarty

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 23-15-851 to modify the procedure for filling legislative vacancies
  • If a vacancy occurs twelve (12) months before the general election for state officers is held, the Governor shall not issue a writ of election to fill the vacancy
  • Maintains existing requirement that the Governor issue writs of election within thirty (30) days for vacancies occurring outside the twelve-month window before the general election
  • Effective date: July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Legislative vacancy; revise procedure to fill.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Apportionment and Elections1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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