Loading chat...
MS SB2656
Bill
AI Summary
- Reduces Mississippi House of Representatives from current size to 70 members, effective January 2016 following the 2015 general election
- Reduces Mississippi Senate from current size to 30 members, effective January 2016 following the 2015 general election
- Requires new legislative districts to be adopted by joint resolution in accordance with Section 254 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890
- Mandates submission to the U.S. Attorney General or U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for Voting Rights Act compliance review before implementation
- Takes effect only upon approval under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Legislative Description
Legislature; reduce size beginning with 2015 statewide general election.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2011
Full Bill Text
No bill text available