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MS HC47

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Deborah Butler Dixon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Section 22 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to eliminate the double jeopardy defense for persons accused of killing an unarmed person
  • Double jeopardy protection would no longer prevent second prosecution for the same offense or multiple punishments for individuals charged with killing an unarmed person, including law enforcement officers
  • Requires submission of the proposed amendment to qualified electors at the November 2013 general election
  • Mandates Attorney General submission to the U.S. Attorney General or U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for Voting Rights Act compliance

Legislative Description

Constitution; provide that defense of double jeopardy shall not be an available defense to person accused of killing an unarmed person.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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