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MS SB2009

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Elected officials who qualify as candidates for another public office automatically trigger a resignation and vacancy of their current position if the new office's term would begin before their current term ends

  • Vacancies created by this automatic resignation provision must be filled according to existing laws for that specific office

  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Elections; public official's qualification as candidate deemed resignation of current office.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections1/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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