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MS HB516
MS HB516Municipal executive committee; prohibit members of from campaigning for candidates on the municipal primary election ballot.
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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 Amend Section 23-15-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That No Municipal Executive Committee Member Or Primary Election Official Appointed By The Municipal Executive Committee May Campaign For A Candidate Whose Name Is Listed On The Municipal Primary Election Ballot; To Provide That Any Person Who Is A Municipal Executive Committee Member And Is Convicted Of Campaigning For A Candidate On The Municipal Primary Election Ballot Shall Be Guilty Of A Misdemeanor And Removed From His Or Her Primary Election Position; To Amend Sections 23-15-313 And 25-1-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-309, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi state law to prohibit municipal executive committee members and primary election officials from campaigning for or supporting candidates in municipal primary elections. Specifically, the legislation makes it a misdemeanor for these officials to campaign for, fundraise for, contribute to, endorse, or otherwise support any candidate listed on the municipal primary election ballot. If convicted of such actions, the individual will be punished according to state law and removed from their primary election position. The bill applies to both regular municipal executive committee members and temporary municipal executive committee members, ensuring they maintain impartiality during local primary elections. The changes will be implemented on July 1, 2025, giving local political organizations time to adjust to the new restrictions. By preventing executive committee members from directly supporting specific candidates, the bill aims to promote fairness and reduce potential conflicts of interest in municipal primary election processes.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0516.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/0500-0599/HB0516IN.htm |
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