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MS SB2388

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the option to mark election ballots with indelible pencil, requiring voters to use ink only when marking their choices
  • Applies to in-person voting at polling places, where voters mark candidates with a cross (X) or check mark (V)
  • Updates absentee ballot instructions to specify that ballots must be marked in ink only
  • Amends Mississippi Code Sections 23-15-551 and 23-15-691
  • Effective date: July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Marking election ballots; delete option of using indelible pencil to mark ballots.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Elections1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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