Municipal executive committee; prohibit members of from campaigning for candidates on the municipal primary election ballot.
HB 516 prohibits municipal executive committee members and primary election officials appointed by them from campaigning for, fundraising for, endorsing, or otherwise supporting candidates on municipal primary election ballots. This directly affects elected and appointed officials involved in managing municipal primary elections across Mississippi. The bill specifies that violating this rule constitutes a misdemeanor, resulting in removal from office and penalties under Mississippi law. It amends existing election code sections to enforce this restriction and aligns with broader election integrity provisions.
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Jan 10, 2025
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Referred To Apportionment and Elections
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Omeria Scott
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