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MS SB2518

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Tate

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits circuit court judges from providing political candidates an opportunity to address the public during court terms
  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 23-15-973 to replace the existing duty allowing judicial candidates to address the public with a prohibition against such opportunities
  • Maintains existing prohibitions on judicial candidates aligning with other political candidates or parties during primary and general election campaigns
  • Maintains existing prohibitions on other political candidates aligning with judicial candidates or participating in judicial office nominations
  • Takes effect July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Circuit court; prohibit political candidates from addressing the public during court terms.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A2/16/2024

Full Bill Text

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