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MS SB2704

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Joey Fillingane

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines state citizenship for Mississippi as a person born in the United States subject to its jurisdiction and residing in Mississippi as defined by Mississippi Supreme Court decisions
  • Specifies that "subject to U.S. jurisdiction" means the person is a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident immigrant, or a child of such a parent with no foreign citizenship or allegiance
  • Extends state citizenship to naturalized U.S. citizens who are residents of Mississippi as defined by state court decisions
  • Clarifies that Mississippi state citizenship confers no rights, privileges, immunities, or benefits under law
  • Takes effect July 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Citizenship in the State of Mississippi; define.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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