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MS HB24
MS HB24Municipal executive committee; prohibit members of from campaigning for candidates on the municipal primary election ballot.
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 23-15-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Municipal Executive Committee Member Or Primary Election Official Appointed By The Municipal Executive Committee May Not Campaign For A Candidate Whose Name Is Listed On The Municipal Primary Election Ballot; To Provide That A Municipal Executive Committee Member Who Is Convicted Of Campaigning For A Candidate On The Municipal Primary Election Ballot Is Guilty Of A Misdemeanor And Must Be 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 law to prohibit members of municipal executive committees and primary election officials appointed by these committees from campaigning for, fundraising for, contributing to, endorsing, or otherwise supporting any candidate on the municipal primary election ballot. Violating this provision will result in a misdemeanor charge, a penalty as outlined in Section 99-19-31, and removal from their election position. The bill also makes conforming changes to other sections of the Mississippi Code and brings forward Section 23-15-309 for potential amendment, which deals with the nomination of municipal officers and candidate qualifications.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0024.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0001-0099/HB0024IN.htm |
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