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MS HC3

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

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

No bill text available