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MS HB1016

MS HB1016
Unused ballots; provide for the retention and destruction of.


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Introduced
02/14/2020
In Committee
05/11/2020
Crossed Over
03/04/2020
Passed
Dead
06/09/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Provide For The Retention And Destruction Of Packages Of Protested, Void And Wholly Blank Ballots, Open Packages Of Unused Ballots, Sealed Packages Of Unused Ballots, And All Absentee And Military Ballots And Ballot Envelopes; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill requires the retention and preservation of certain election materials, such as packages of protested, void, and unused ballots, as well as absentee and military ballots and envelopes, for specific time periods. For federal and presidential elections, these materials must be preserved for 22 months, while for other state and local elections, they must be retained for 4 months before they can be destroyed, provided that a certificate detailing the election district information is filed with the remaining ballots. The bill aims to ensure the proper handling and documentation of these election materials.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 06/09/2020)

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