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MS HC3
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Failed
2/5/2013
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
- Proposes constitutional amendment to lower minimum age requirement for Mississippi House of Representatives membership from 21 years to 18 years of age
- Rationale includes that 18-year-olds are eligible to vote, serve in U.S. Armed Forces, and many have died in military service
- Amendment modifies Section 41 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 while maintaining other eligibility requirements (qualified elector status, 4-year state residency, 2-year district residency)
- Proposed amendment to be submitted to state voters at election on first Tuesday after first Monday of November 2013
- Ballot explanation: "This proposed constitutional amendment will lower the minimum age requirement to serve as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from twenty-one to eighteen years of age"
Legislative Description
Constitution; amend to provide that minimum age to serve in Mississippi House of Representatives is 18 years.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2013
Committee Referrals
Constitution1/8/2013
Full Bill Text
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