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MS HR93
Resolution
Status
Failed
4/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Casey Eure
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AI Summary
- Urges the Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives to appoint three House members as conferees on Joint Resolution 201 to negotiate a redistricting plan
- Senate adopted Joint Resolution 201 on March 10, 2011 (44-7 vote), House amended and adopted it on March 15, 2011 (68-53 vote), and Senate declined to concur on March 17, 2011 (29-18 vote) but invited conference
- Senate President has already appointed three Senate conferees, but House Speaker has not appointed any House conferees to date
- Emphasizes that redistricting is a constitutional obligation shared equally by both chambers and should not be abdicated to courts or outside agencies
- Conference committee needed to negotiate and compromise on redistricting disputes to develop a fair and legal redistricting plan for all House and Senate districts
Legislative Description
Redistricting; urge Speaker to appoint conferees.
Last Action
Died In Committee
4/7/2011
Full Bill Text
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