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MS SB2656

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Watson

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

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

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