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MS SB2594
Bill
Status
Failed
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Michael McLendon
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AI Summary
- Requires an election to be held in any territory proposed for municipal annexation or removal, with only residents of that territory eligible to vote
- Annexation must be approved by 70% of voters in both the municipality and the territory proposed for annexation
- Election costs must be paid by the municipality seeking the annexation or removal, and if the municipality appeals unfavorable election results to chancery court, it must pay all attorney's fees and court costs
- Allows the chancellor to consider election results as evidence when determining whether annexation is reasonable and required by public convenience and necessity
- Pending annexation cases as of the effective date (January 1, 2022) must be withdrawn, with elections held under the new procedures
Legislative Description
Municipal annexation; require an election be held in the proposed annexation territory.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2022
Committee Referrals
Municipalities1/17/2022
Full Bill Text
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