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MS HB4
Bill
Status
2/11/2021
Primary Sponsor
Brent Powell
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AI Summary
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Creates new Section 23-15-152 requiring county registrars to remove voters from the Statewide Elections Management System who fail to respond to a confirmation notice AND vote at least once within four consecutive years (including two general federal elections), or update registration information AND vote at least once within the same four-year period.
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Defines "confirmation notice" as certified mail sent by election commissioners to confirm a registered elector's current address, complying with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.
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Prohibits removal of voter registration records during the 90 days immediately preceding a federal primary or general election.
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Requires county registrars to retain removed voter registration records for at least two federal general elections and document the reason for removal.
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Amends Sections 23-15-125 and 23-15-153 to include failure to respond to confirmation notice or update registration and vote as grounds for voter removal, effective July 1, 2021.
Legislative Description
Statewide Elections Management System; remove voters who fail to respond to notice and who fail to vote after certain period of time.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
2/11/2021