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MS SB2659
Bill
AI Summary
- Changes candidate qualification deadlines for school board trustee elections from 60-90 days to 75-105 days before the election
- Updates county board of education candidate filing deadlines from 60-90 days to 75-105 days before general elections
- Modifies qualification timelines for special municipal separate school district board candidates from 60-90 days to 75-105 days before elections
- Adjusts deadlines for county and district office vacancies, legislative vacancies, congressional vacancies, and U.S. Senate vacancies to range from 75-105 days, with notice requirements updated to 85 days for legislative elections
- Adds provisions allowing deadline extensions to the next business day if the qualification deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday; effective July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Qualification deadlines; change for special and school board elections.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
3/13/2025
Committee Referrals
Apportionment and Elections2/10/2025
Elections1/20/2025
Full Bill Text
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