Residency requirements; revise for candidates for municipal, county or county district offices.

HB 483 shortens the residency requirement for candidates running for local offices in Mississippi from two years to one year. It affects anyone seeking municipal, county, or county district positions statewide, except in municipalities with fewer than 1,000 residents (based on the latest federal census). The bill amends Mississippi Code Sections 23-15-300 and 21-8-7 to update these rules and aligns the requirements for council members with the new one-year standard. This change makes it easier for residents to qualify for local office by reducing the time they must live in the area before running.