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MS HC83

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Philip Gunn

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Section 32 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to add language stating "Nothing in this Constitution shall be construed to grant to any person the right to choose to have an abortion"

  • Requires submission of the proposed amendment to qualified electors for a vote on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November 2012

  • Specifies ballot explanation language: "This proposed amendment provides that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed as granting to any person the right to choose to have an abortion"

  • Directs the Mississippi Attorney General to submit the resolution to the U.S. Attorney General or U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for approval under the Voting Rights Act of 1965

Legislative Description

Constitution; provide that it shall not be construed to grant to any person the right to choose to have an abortion.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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