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MS SB2309

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Derrick Simmons

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Redefines juror qualifications to require a current and valid Mississippi driver's license and proof of filing state income taxes in at least one of the two previous tax years

  • Removes the previous requirement that jurors be qualified electors or resident freeholders of the county for more than one year

  • Maintains existing requirements that jurors must be at least 21 years old, able to read and write, not convicted of an infamous crime or unlawful liquor sales within five years, and not be a common gambler or habitual drunkard

  • Requires county jury commissions to compile master jury lists from citizens who hold valid Mississippi driver's licenses and have filed state income taxes, replacing the previous voter registration list method

  • Effective date of July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Jurors; expand pool to citizens with driver's license who have filed state income taxes.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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