MS SB2381 | 2016 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Failed on February 23 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-02-23 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Failed on February 23 2016 - 100% progression
Action: 2016-02-23 - Died In Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
An Act To Amend Section 23-15-955, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The House Of Representatives And The Senate To Award Attorney's Fees And Costs Against An Unsuccessful Petitioner In A Legislative Election Contest; And For Related Purposes.
Title
Legislative member election contests; person who brings and loses contest must pay attorney's fees and costs.
Sponsors
| Sen. Bob Dearing [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-23 | Senate | Died In Committee |
| 2016-02-08 | Senate | Referred To Elections;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency |
Mississippi State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2016/pdf/history/SB/SB2381.xml |
| Text | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2016/html/SB/2300-2399/SB2381IN.htm |
