HB908Introduced in the House
Absentee ballots; require receipt day before federal election if U.S. Supreme Court rules federal laws preempt state.
Introduced by Noah Sanford, District 90
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act To Amend Sections 23-15-631, 23-15-637, 23-15-639, 23-15-651 And 23-15-721, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All Absentee Ballots To Be Received By The Day Before An Election That Includes A Federal Office If The United States Supreme Court Determines That State Laws Governing Absentee And Mail-in Ballots Are Preempted By Federal Law As To Federal Elections; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor
March 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Passed · March 10, 2026
31
Yes
13
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
44 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael McLendon | 1 | Yes |
| Theresa Gillespie Isom | 2 | No |
| Kathy Chism | 3 | Yes |
| Rita Potts Parks | 4 | Yes |
| Daniel Sparks | 5 | Yes |
| Chad Mcmahan | 6 | Yes |
| Hob Bryan | 7 | Yes |
| Nicole Boyd | 9 | Yes |
| Neil Whaley | 10 | Yes |
| Reginald Jackson | 11 | No |
Bill history
Referred To Apportionment and Elections
Title Suff Do Pass
Passed
Transmitted To Senate
Referred To Elections
Title Suff Do Pass
Passed
Motion to Reconsider Entered
Motion to Reconsider Tabled
Returned For Enrolling
Enrolled Bill Signed
Enrolled Bill Signed
Approved by Governor
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