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MS HB303
MS HB303Election; require Secretary of State to authorize early voting for overseas military.
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Introduced
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
In Committee
01/03/2017
01/03/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/31/2017
01/31/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 23-15-169.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Create Rules And Regulations That Allow Uniformed Services Voters To Vote Early For Elections, Special Elections And Run-offs; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-677, 23-15-693, 23-15-699 And 23-15-701, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Election Procedures For Uniformed Services And Overseas Voters; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Mississippi Secretary of State to create rules and regulations that allow uniformed services voters (i.e., members of the U.S. military) to vote early for elections, special elections, and runoffs. The bill also brings forward existing provisions in Mississippi law related to election procedures for uniformed services and overseas voters, such as allowing them to use federal postcard applications to request ballots or register to vote, and authorizing the use of electronic means like fax and email to transmit ballots and voting materials to these voters.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 01/31/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2017/pdf/history/HB/HB0303.xml |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2017/html/HB/0300-0399/HB0303IN.htm |
| Bill | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2017/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0303IN.pdf |
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