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MS SB2351
Bill
AI Summary
- Attorney General is authorized to investigate alleged election fraud in Mississippi counties based on verified complaints from candidates on the ballot, election officials, or circuit clerks
- Attorney General must request assistance from Secretary of State for investigations and cannot investigate precincts where elections are being challenged under existing statute sections (23-15-927, 23-15-951, 23-15-955)
- Attorney General must provide written reasoning to the complainant, county circuit clerk, and Secretary of State if investigation is deemed unwarranted
- Attorney General must provide written report to complainant, county circuit clerk, and Secretary of State upon investigation completion if no criminal action is pursued; if criminal activity is found, findings go to district attorney or Attorney General pursues prosecution
- Act takes effect July 1, 2023 and repeals June 30, 2024
Legislative Description
Elections; allow the Attorney General to investigate alleged election fraud.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/28/2023
Committee Referrals
Apportionment and Elections2/16/2023
Elections1/16/2023
Full Bill Text
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