HB37Introduced in the House
Absentee ballots; authorize executive committees to process for primary elections.
Introduced by Omeria Scott, District 80
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 23-15-523, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Resolution Board, For General And Special Elections, And The County Or Municipal Executive Committee, As Applicable, For Primary Elections, To Review All Ballots That Have Been Rejected By The Omr Equipment And That Are Damaged Or Defective, Blank Or Overvoted; To Amend Section 23-15-639, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Examination And Counting Of All Absentee Ballots To Be Conducted By The Resolution Board In General And Special Elections And By The County Or Municipal Executive Committee, As Appropriate, In Primary Elections; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-573 And 23-15-597, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Referred To Apportionment and Elections
Died In Committee
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