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MS HC37
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Failed
2/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
- Proposes amendment to Section 42 of Mississippi Constitution to lower minimum age for state senate membership from 25 to 18 years
- Requires qualified electors to be at least 18 years old, have been a qualified state elector for 4 years, and be an actual resident of their district for 2 years before election
- Amendment to be submitted to voters on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November 2011
- Ballot explanation will state: "This proposed constitutional amendment will lower the minimum age requirement to serve as a member of the Mississippi State Senate from twenty-five to eighteen"
- Attorney General must submit resolution to U.S. Attorney General or U.S. Court for District of Columbia under Voting Rights Act of 1965
Legislative Description
Constitution; amend Section 42 to provide that minimum age to serve in MS Senate is 18 years.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2011
Full Bill Text
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