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MS SB2562

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a preelection day voting period beginning 20 days before an election and ending at 12:00 p.m. on the Saturday before election day
  • Allows qualified electors to vote early at the county registrar's office during weekday hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with extended hours (through lunch and until 7:00 p.m.) available during the last full week before an election
  • Requires voters to present acceptable photo identification and sign a receipt book before casting their ballot in the same manner as on election day
  • Permits candidates or their representatives to be present at the registrar's office during early voting to challenge voter qualifications
  • Directs the Secretary of State to promulgate rules and regulations to implement preelection day voting, with an effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Early voting; authorize up to 20 days before any election.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Elections1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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