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MS HB1523
MS HB1523Poll managers; remove limitation on additional that election commissioners may appoint.
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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
06/18/2020
06/18/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/25/2020
06/25/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 23-15-235, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Limitation On The Additional Poll Managers That The Election Commissioners May Appoint For Each 1,000 Registered Voters In Each Voting Precinct Above The First 500; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill removes the limitation on the number of additional poll managers that election commissioners can appoint for each voting precinct in Mississippi. Specifically, it removes the previous cap of 3 additional poll managers per 1,000 registered voters above the first 500, and instead allows the election commissioners to appoint as many additional poll managers as they deem necessary, with approval from the board of supervisors. The bill aims to provide more flexibility in staffing polling places during elections.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Approved by Governor (on 06/25/2020)
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