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MS HB249

MS HB249
Donald J. Trump Early Voting Act; create.

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Introduced
01/10/2025
In Committee
01/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Create The Donald J. Trump Early Voting Act; To Provide Definitions; To Provide That The Early Voting Period Shall Begin Fourteen Days Before The Election And Continue Until The Last Regular Business Day Preceding The Election; To Provide That Early Voting Shall Be For Each Primary, General, Runoff, Special And Municipal Election For Public Office; To Provide The Hours For Early Voting In The Registrar's Office During Regular Business Hours; To Provide That Notice Of Early Voting Shall Be Provided In Three Public Places Eight Days Before The Voting Begins; To Provide The Procedures To Follow When Casting A Ballot During The Early Voting Period; To Provide The Manner For Challenging The Qualifications Of A Voter During The Early Voting Period; To Amend Sections 23-15-625, 23-15-627, 23-15-629, 23-15-631, 23-15-635, 23-15-637, 23-15-639, 23-15-641, 23-15-647, 23-15-649, 23-15-657, 23-15-713, 23-15-715, 23-15-719 And 23-15-735, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Voters Who Are Eligible To Vote By Absentee Ballot; To Prohibit A Voter From Casting An Absentee Ballot In Person At The Office Of The County Registrar; To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Sections 23-15-31, 23-15-37, 23-15-43, 23-15-47, 23-15-65, 23-15-127, 23-15-153, 23-15-171, 23-15-173, 23-15-191, 23-15-195, 23-15-197, 23-15-231, 23-15-233, 23-15-239, 23-15-241, 23-15-245, 23-15-247, 23-15-251, 23-15-255, 23-15-263, 23-15-265, 23-15-267, 23-15-309, 23-15-331, 23-15-333, 23-15-335, 23-15-353, 23-15-357, 23-15-359, 23-15-363, 23-15-367, 7-3-39, 23-15-511, 23-15-515, 23-15-545, 23-15-573, 23-15-781, 23-15-785, 23-15-807, 23-15-833, 23-15-843, 23-15-851, 23-15-853, 23-15-855, 23-15-857, 23-15-859, 23-15-895, 23-15-913, 23-15-963, 23-15-977, 23-15-1031, 23-15-1081, 23-15-1083, 23-15-1085, 23-15-1091, 21-3-3, 21-9-17, 37-5-9, 21-8-7 And 9-4-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Donald J. Trump Early Voting Act, which creates a comprehensive early voting system for Mississippi elections. The bill mandates a 14-day early voting period beginning 14 days before an election and continuing until the Saturday preceding election day, during which qualified voters can cast ballots at their county registrar's office during regular business hours. Each county registrar must provide at least one additional early voting location for every 30,000 registered county voters and every 10,000 registered municipal voters. Voters must present an acceptable photo ID when voting early, and all early voting ballots will be final and announced simultaneously with election day votes. The bill also amends numerous existing election laws to incorporate early voting provisions, including modifications to ballot preparation, candidate qualification, and election procedures. Political parties and candidates will have the right to challenge voter qualifications during the early voting period, and the Secretary of State is tasked with creating rules and regulations to implement and inform the public about early voting. The provisions of this act will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing ample time for election officials to prepare for the new early voting system.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)

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