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MS SC548

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

2/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Alice Harden

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Section 121 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 requiring the Governor to provide at least 10 days' notice to the Legislature before convening an extraordinary session, with an exception for emergencies
  • Governor may still convene extraordinary sessions by public proclamation stating the subjects and matters for consideration
  • Legislature retains restrictions on considering only subjects designated in the Governor's proclamation, except for impeachments and examination of state officers' accounts
  • Proposed amendment scheduled for voter approval on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November 2010

Legislative Description

Constitution; amend Section 121 to require the Governor to give at least 10 days' notice before convening an extraordinary session.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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