Mississippi HB1627 amends voting rights to automatically restore voting rights for certain convicted individuals after sentencing requirements are.
Mississippi HB1627 amends the Mississippi Code to allow individuals convicted of certain disenfranchising crimes, excluding specific severe offenses, to have their voting rights automatically restored once they have satisfied all sentencing requirements. The bill also details the implementation of a Statewide Elections Management System to maintain voter records and manage voter rolls. It specifies per diem payments for election commissioners and outlines the process for contesting voter certifications.
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