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MS HB1238

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jeramey Anderson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Universities and Colleges2/15/2024

Full Bill Text

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