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MS SB2353

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Tate

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits circuit court judges from providing any opportunity for political candidates to address the public during court terms
  • Amends Section 23-15-973 of the Mississippi Code to remove the previous requirement that judges give candidates for judicial offices time to address the people, replacing it with an explicit prohibition
  • Maintains existing prohibitions on judicial candidates aligning with other candidates or political parties during elections
  • Effective date is July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Circuit court; prohibit political candidates from addressing the public during court terms.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/15/2021

Full Bill Text

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