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MS SB2549
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits state public officers, employees, and contractors from releasing the total number of votes cast for President in general elections until after all states' presidential electors have met and voted.
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Allows the Secretary of State to release the percentage of statewide votes cast for each set of presidential electors (to the nearest tenth of a percentage point) after the electors are canvassed.
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Permits the Secretary of State to release a ranked list of presidential candidates by vote percentage and identify which candidate's electors received the highest percentage of votes.
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Exempts vote count restrictions if a recount has been requested under applicable election laws.
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Takes effect July 1, 2021.
Legislative Description
Election results; prohibit the release of the number of votes cast for the Office of President of the United States.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/2/2021