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MS SC570

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Alice Harden

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 121 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to require the Governor to provide the Legislature with at least 10 days' notice before convening an extraordinary session
  • Creates an exception allowing the Governor to bypass the 10-day notice requirement in case of an emergency
  • Maintains existing provisions that limit the Legislature to considering only subjects specified in the Governor's proclamation during extraordinary sessions
  • Requires the proposed amendment to be submitted to voters in the November 2012 general election
  • Ballot explanation would inform voters the amendment adds a 10-day notice requirement with an emergency exception

Legislative Description

Constitution; amend Section 121 to require the Governor to give at least 10 days' notice before convening an extraordinary session.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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