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MS HB630

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jody Steverson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Municipalities with populations under 2,000 may appoint poll managers for municipal elections who reside outside city limits but within the same county
  • Poll managers must generally be qualified electors of the municipality where the polling place is located for municipal elections
  • Election commissioners appoint three poll managers per voting precinct, with one designated as election bailiff
  • Additional poll managers may be appointed for precincts with more than 500 registered voters, at a rate of up to three per 1,000 voters above that threshold
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Municipal elections; authorize poll managers from outside city limits of small municipalities poll manager's county.

Last Action

Due From Governor 03/18/26

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections2/17/2026
Apportionment and Elections1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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