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MS HC29
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Hester Jackson-McCray
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AI Summary
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Proposes constitutional amendment establishing early voting period beginning 10 days before each primary, general, runoff, special, and municipal election, ending at 5:00 p.m. on the Saturday preceding election day
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Qualified electors may vote during early voting in the registrar's office, at assigned precinct on election day, or by mail-in absentee ballot using acceptable photo identification
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Registrars must provide at least one additional early voting location for every 30,000 registered county voters and one for every 10,000 registered municipal voters, with offices open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the two Saturdays before each election
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Early voting ballots are final and saved for candidate examination and election audit purposes, with results announced simultaneously with election day votes
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Secretary of State must promulgate rules and regulations to implement early voting procedures and public education, with officials required to post notice of early voting hours in three public places at least 8 days before voting begins
Legislative Description
Constitution; amend to require early voting 10 days before every election.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2022