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MS HB289

Bill

Status

Passed

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Noah Sanford

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 23-15-213 to revise the staggered election terms for county election commissioners in supervisor districts Two and Four, effective until December 31, 2027.

  • Election commissioners from districts Two and Four elected in 2027 shall serve a three-year term instead of the standard four-year term.

  • Beginning in 2030, election commissioners from districts Two and Four shall be elected every four years and serve four-year terms, aligning with the election cycle for commissioners from districts One, Three, and Five.

  • Maintains existing qualifications requiring candidates to file petitions signed by at least 50 qualified electors and majority vote requirements for election.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Election commissioners; revise terms and election cycles for those in Districts Two and Four.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections2/14/2025
Apportionment and Elections1/10/2025

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