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MS HB1673

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2024

Primary Sponsor

Kent McCarty

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 23-15-851 of the Mississippi Code to modify procedures for filling legislative vacancies
  • Prohibits the Governor from issuing a writ of election to fill a vacancy if it occurs twelve (12) months or less before the general election for state officers
  • Currently, the Governor must issue writs of election within thirty (30) days of any legislative vacancy with at least sixty (60) days' notice
  • Becomes effective July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Legislative vacancy; revise procedure to fill.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

3/14/2024

Committee Referrals

Apportionment and Elections2/19/2024

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