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MS SB2144

MS SB2144
Runoff elections; amend to lengthen the timing requirement.


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Introduced
01/31/2024
In Committee
03/11/2024
Crossed Over
03/07/2024
Passed
05/06/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Sections 23-15-171, 23-15-191, 23-15-193, 23-15-213, 23-15-833, 23-15-857, 23-15-981, 23-15-1031, 23-15-1083, 37-5-9, 37-7-215, 37-7-217, 37-7-227 And 37-7-711, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Time For Holding Runoff Elections To Four Weeks After The First Election Instead Of Three Weeks; To Create A New Section In Title 23, Chapter 15, Article 27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Ranked-choice Voting In Statewide, County, Local, Municipal Or School District Elections; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends several sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to revise the time for holding runoff elections from three weeks after the first election to four weeks. It also prohibits the use of ranked-choice voting, also known as instant runoff voting, in statewide, county, local, municipal, and school district elections in Mississippi. The prohibition on ranked-choice voting will take effect on July 1, 2024, while the rest of the bill's provisions will take effect on January 1, 2025.

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Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Approved by Governor (on 05/13/2024)

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