MS SB2422

Amends Section 23-15-913 of Mississippi Code to specify that only judges selected by the Chief Justice of the Mississippi Supreme Court have sole jurisdiction to hear election day disputes.

Requires the Chief Justice to provide the list of selected judges to the Secretary of State no later than 7 days before the election in which they will hear disputes.

Limits election disputes to be filed only in circuit courts with proper jurisdiction and heard by judges specifically selected by the Chief Justice.

Requires selected judges to be available on election day to immediately hear and resolve disputes, perform no other judicial duties that day, and avoid conflicts of interest or hearing disputes in their home district or county.

Takes effect July 1, 2024.