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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 23-15-221, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Process For Making Appointments To Municipal Election Commissions; To Provide A Timeline Of When Each Governing Authority Must Make Appointments To The Municipal Election Commission; To Require Each Municipal Election Commissioner To Accept His Or Her Appointment By Submitting A Letter To The Secretary Of State; To Require Municipal Election Commissioners To Complete A Training Seminar And A Skills Assessment; To Amend Section 23-15-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-611, 23-15-361 And 21-9-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill revises the appointment process for municipal election commissioners in Mississippi, requiring governing authorities to make appointments at least one year before a municipal election, with the State Board of Election Commissioners filling any vacancies by January 31 of the election year. Newly appointed commissioners must accept their position in writing to the Secretary of State and complete a training seminar and skills assessment. The bill also clarifies the number of commissioners based on municipal population, mandates that no more than one commissioner can be appointed from a single ward, and updates conforming language in related sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0021.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0001-0099/HB0021IN.htm |
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