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MS SB2265

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jason Barrett

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 9-5-47 of the Mississippi Code to increase the number of chancellors in the Fifteenth Chancery Court District from one to two.
  • The two chancellorships are designated as "Place One" and "Place Two" for purposes of appointment and election.
  • Candidates for the new chancellorship must file intent to run by 5:00 p.m. on June 1, 2024, with the special election held in November 2024.
  • The initial term begins January 1, 2025, and runs for three years; subsequent terms follow the standard six-year term provided in Section 9-5-1.
  • The Fifteenth Chancery Court District comprises Copiah County and Lincoln County.

Legislative Description

Chancery court; provide additional chancellor for 15th Chancery Court District.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A2/6/2024

Full Bill Text

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