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MS HC40

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Mark DuVall

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendments to Sections 34 and 35 of the Mississippi Constitution to establish term limits for state legislators
  • Restricts House and Senate members to three consecutive four-year terms, after which they must sit out at least one full term before becoming eligible again
  • Excludes partial terms filled to complete vacancies from the three-term limitation count
  • Requires submission of the proposed amendment to voters on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November 2011
  • Mandates the Attorney General submit the resolution to federal authorities under the Voting Rights Act of 1965

Legislative Description

Constitution; amend to set three-term limits for serving in state legislature.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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