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MS SB2571

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Tate

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 23-15-911 of Mississippi Code to restrict rescheduling of ballot box examinations after notice has been provided to all parties
  • Requires that once notice of examination date is properly served on opposing candidates, the examination date cannot be rescheduled unless the circuit clerk determines good cause exists
  • Maintains existing three-day notice requirement for candidates requesting ballot box examination within 12 days after initial canvass
  • Applies same examination procedures to election contests involving state Legislature seats
  • Takes effect July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Election contest; revise procedure concerning the date of examination of the ballot box.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Elections1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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