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MS HB1183

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Holloway

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes presidential elector selection from an at-large system to one elector per congressional district plus two at-large electors, totaling the state's allotment
  • Requires congressional district electors to be residents and qualified voters of their respective congressional districts
  • Congressional district electors vote for presidential candidates receiving the highest votes in their district; at-large electors vote for candidates receiving the highest votes statewide
  • Modifies elector pledge statements to reflect district-based or statewide voting requirements depending on elector type
  • Takes effect July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Presidential electors; revise selection of to be one from each congressional district and two from the state at-large.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Apportionment and Elections1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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