MS SB2673 | 2016 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Failed on February 23 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-02-23 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

An Act To Amend Section 23-15-297, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Qualifying Fees To Run For Statewide Office, United States Senator And United States House Of Representatives; To Amend Section 23-15-359, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Required Number Of Persons Who Must Sign The Petitions In Support Of Independent And Special Election Candidates For Certain Offices; To Amend Section 23-15-1093, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add A Qualifying Fee For Candidates For President Of The United States; And For Related Purposes.

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Title

Elections; revise qualifying fees for party candidates and required number of signatures for independent candidates.

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-02-23SenateDied In Committee
2016-02-08SenateReferred To Elections;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency

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