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MS SB2567

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Sollie Norwood

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires candidates for public office in Mississippi to provide a physical address of their residence when filing to run, prohibiting the use of P.O. box numbers as qualifying addresses

  • Election commissions must verify that candidates supply a physical residential address as part of determining candidate qualifications

  • Applies to all candidates including party nominees, independent candidates, and special election candidates across state, district, county, and local offices

  • Amends Section 23-15-359 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 governing ballot placement and candidate qualification requirements

  • Effective date of July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Qualifying to run for public office; prohibit use of post office box and require physical address of residence.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Elections1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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