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Introduced
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
In Committee
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Provide That The Office Of Election Commissioner Shall Be A Nonpartisan Office; To Provide That The Names Of Candidates For The Office Of Election Commissioner Shall Be Listed As Nonpartisan On A Ballot; To Amend Sections 23-15-213, 23-15-367 And 23-15-511, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill changes the office of election commissioner to be a nonpartisan position, meaning candidates can no longer campaign or qualify based on political party affiliation. Specifically, the bill requires that candidates for election commissioner be listed on ballots in a separate, nonpartisan section, with their names appearing in alphabetical order and without any reference to political party. The legislation modifies existing Mississippi election laws to remove requirements for candidates to declare party affiliation and ensures that election commissioner ballots will clearly indicate the office as nonpartisan. The changes will apply statewide and are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving election officials and counties time to prepare for the new nonpartisan approach. The bill aims to reduce partisan politics in the election commissioner selection process by focusing on candidates' qualifications and capabilities rather than their political party membership.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0149.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/0100-0199/HB0149IN.htm |
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