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MS HB1124
Bill
Status
Failed
2/2/2021
Primary Sponsor
Kent McCarty
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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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