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MS HB1238
Bill
Status
3/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jeramey Anderson
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AI Summary
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Requires each public and private four-year postsecondary institution to establish a voting precinct on its main campus by September 15, 2024, with county boards of supervisors and municipal authorities responsible for coordination.
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Makes eligible students who are enrolled, at least 18 years old, properly registered, and meet residency requirements able to vote at on-campus precincts if using their campus or off-campus institutional housing address as their sole voting address.
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Mandates county registrars provide mail-in voter registration applications to all four-year postsecondary institutions in fall and spring, and requires institutions to permit registrar access for voter registration and education.
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Requires on-campus voting precinct locations be publicized through the institution's website, student email list serve, and local newspapers to provide reasonable notice to students.
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Brings forward various existing election code sections for potential amendment regarding voter registration, precinct boundaries, and voting qualifications.
Legislative Description
Collegiate voters; require each public and private four-year postsecondary institution to have an on-campus voting precinct.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/5/2024