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MS HB695

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Randal Rushing

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 23-15-819 of Mississippi Code to prohibit foreign nationals from making contributions or expenditures in connection with state or local ballot measures
  • Expands existing ban on foreign national political contributions (previously limited to candidate elections and primaries) to include contributions related to ballot measures
  • Defines "foreign national" as individuals defined under 22 USCS 611(b) (excluding U.S. citizens) or non-citizens not lawfully admitted for permanent residence
  • Prohibits any person from soliciting, accepting, or receiving contributions from foreign nationals for ballot measures
  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Foreign nationals; prohibit from making any contribution or expenditure connected to any ballot measure.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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