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MS HB1368
MS HB1368Armed Services Absentee Voting Law; expand definition of "absent voter" to include those working in federal waters of United States.
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Introduced
02/17/2020
02/17/2020
In Committee
05/11/2020
05/11/2020
Crossed Over
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
Passed
Dead
06/09/2020
06/09/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 23-15-673, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Definition Of "absent Voter" For The Purposes Of The Armed Services Absentee Voting Law To Include Any Person Who Is A Citizen Of Mississippi Who Is Temporarily Residing And Working Within The Navigable Federal Waters Of The United States; To Amend Section 23-15-169.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of "absent voter" in the Armed Services Absentee Voting Law in Mississippi to include any citizen of Mississippi who is temporarily residing and working within the navigable federal waters of the United States. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to provide information on voter registration and absentee ballot procedures to all absent uniformed services voters, overseas voters, and other absent voters as defined in the law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Oscar Denton (D)*,
Kevin Ford (R)*,
Debra Gibbs (D)*,
Kabir Karriem (D)*,
Solomon Osborne (D)*,
Omeria Scott (D)*,
Cheikh Taylor (D)*,
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 06/09/2020)
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