HB791: Municipal annexation; require an election be held in the proposed annexed territory.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Amend Section 21-1-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That An Election Be Held In Any Part Of A County That Is The Subject Of An Annexation Or Removal Ordinance; To Provide That The Costs Of The Election Shall Be Paid By The Governing Authorities Of The Municipality That Is Seeking The Annexation Or Removal Of The Proposed Territory In The County; To Repeal Section 21-1-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires An Enlargement Or Contraction Petition To Be Filed In Chancery Court; To Amend Section 21-1-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Municipal Authorities To Pay Attorney's Fees And All Costs Of Court When Appealing The Election Results; To Amend Section 21-1-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Chancellor May Consider Election Results As Evidence; To Amend Sections 21-1-35 And 21-1-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.