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MS HB945
MS HB945Light wine, beer and light spirit product; revise number of qualified electors required to petition for election to prohibit or authorize.
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Introduced
01/18/2021
01/18/2021
In Committee
02/16/2021
02/16/2021
Crossed Over
02/03/2021
02/03/2021
Passed
03/12/2021
03/12/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/17/2021
03/17/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 67-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Number Of Qualified Electors Of A County Required For A Petition To Have An Election To Prohibit Or Authorize The Transportation, Storage, Sale, Distribution, Receipt Or Manufacture Of Beer, Light Wine And Light Spirit Product In A County; To Amend Section 67-3-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Number Of Qualified Electors Of A Municipality Required For A Petition To Have An Election To Prohibit Or Authorize The Transportation, Storage, Sale, Distribution, Receipt Or Manufacture Of Beer, Light Wine And Light Spirit Product In Certain Municipalities; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill revises the number of qualified electors required to petition for an election to prohibit or authorize the transportation, storage, sale, distribution, receipt, or manufacture of beer, light wine, and light spirit product in Mississippi counties and municipalities. Specifically, the bill reduces the required number of signatures from 20% of qualified electors to either 1,500 or 20%, whichever is less. The bill also makes some technical changes related to the petition process and voting procedures for these local elections.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Approved by Governor (on 03/17/2021)
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