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Introduced
01/17/2022
01/17/2022
In Committee
01/17/2022
01/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/01/2022
02/01/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Provide That No Government Official Or Election Official Shall Solicit, Take Or Otherwise Accept From Any Person, Any Contribution, Donation Or Anything Else Of Value For Purposes Of Conducting State Or Local Elections In This State; To Provide That All Costs And Expenses Related To Conducting Elections Shall Be Paid For With Public Funds; To Provide Penalties; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits government officials and election officials from soliciting, taking, or accepting any contributions, donations, or other valuable items from any person for the purpose of conducting state or local elections in Mississippi. It requires that all costs and expenses related to elections be paid for with public funds. The bill also imposes penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for violations of these provisions. Additionally, it authorizes the Secretary of State to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the act, and it includes a severability clause to ensure that the provisions can be enforced independently if any part of the act is found invalid.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/01/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2022/pdf/history/HB/HB1126.xml |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2022/html/HB/1100-1199/HB1126IN.htm |
| Bill | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2022/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1126IN.pdf |
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