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MS SB2351

Bill

Status

Failed

2/28/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Tate

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

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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