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MS SB2385

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Sampson Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires absentee voters to place their marked ballot inside an unmarked envelope, which is then placed inside the outer envelope containing the required affidavits and certificates

  • Updates the elector's certificate to authorize election managers to open the unmarked envelope when counting ballots and remove the ballot for counting

  • Modifies the attesting witness certificate to confirm the voter placed the ballot in the unmarked envelope before sealing the outer envelope

  • Revises ballot processing procedures so resolution boards deposit the unmarked envelope in the ballot box, then open it only when ballots are counted to ensure secrecy

  • Effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Absentee ballot; require placement in unmarked envelope to ensure ballot secrecy.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Elections1/15/2021

Full Bill Text

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