Senate Bill 2496

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 WHICH IS THE SUBJECT OF A MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION OR REMOVAL ORDINANCE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE COSTS OF THE ELECTION SHALL BE PAID BY THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE MUNICIPALITY THAT IS SEEKING THE ANNEXATION OR REMOVAL OF THE PROPOSED TERRITORY IN THE COUNTY; 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; TO REPEAL SECTION 21-1-29, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH REQUIRES A MUNICIPAL ENLARGEMENT OR CONTRACTION PETITION TO BE FILED IN CHANCERY COURT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

In the Senate

• Michael McLendon

  Sponsor

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In the Senate Feb 16 – Mar 5

1. Feb 16Referred to the Senate committees on Municipalities and on County Affairs
2. Mar 5Died in committee in the Senate