Bill > HB202

This bill increases the candidate qualifying fees for several county-level elected positions in Mississippi from $100 to $250, specifically for roles such as sheriff, chancery clerk, circuit clerk, tax assessor, tax collector, county attorney, county superintendent of education, board of supervisors, county surveyor, county coroner, and constable. The bill also modifies how these fees are distributed: the first $100 will now remain with the county executive committee or county election commission (depending on whether it's a party primary or independent/special election), while the remaining $150 will be retained by the circuit clerk to be used on elections in the county. This change applies to both primary election candidates from political parties and independent or special election candidates. The bill provides a clear breakdown of fees for different offices, ranging from local county positions to state and federal roles, and specifies detailed requirements for fee payment, including deadlines and administrative procedures. The new fee structure and distribution method will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving county election offices time to prepare for the change.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0202.xml