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MS HC35

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

William Arnold

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Article 14 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 by adding a new Section 265A

  • Declares that all human beings "at every stage of development" are unique, created in the image of God, and shall enjoy equal rights as persons under the law

  • Directs the Secretary of State to submit the proposed amendment to voters on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November 2013

  • Requires submission 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; amend to provide that all human beings at every stage of development shall enjoy equal rights as persons.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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