2024 Regular SessionMississippi Legislature

HB851: Elected official; prohibit from changing political party affiliation during term of office.

Legislative Summary

An Act To Prohibit An Elected Official From Changing Political Party Affiliation During Such Official's Term Of Office; To Provide That A Change Of Political Party Affiliation Shall Be Considered A Resignation And The Office Of Such Official Shall Be Vacant And Filled As Provided By Law For Such Office; To Provide That Such Vacancy Shall Be Filled As Provided By Law For That Office; And For Related Purposes.

Bill History

2/2/2024
Referred To Apportionment and Elections
House of Representatives
3/5/2024
Died In Committee
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Failed(3/5/2024)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Sine Die

Sponsors

Democrat: 1

Primary Sponsor

Bob Evans
Bob Evans
Democrat

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text2/2/20243.1 KB