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MS HC10

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Willie Perkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 121 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to require the Governor's proclamation calling a legislative extraordinary session be issued at least five calendar days before the session convenes
  • Governor retains power to convene the Legislature in extraordinary session when public interest requires it
  • Legislature in extraordinary session remains limited to considering only subjects designated in the Governor's proclamation, except for impeachments and examination of state officer accounts
  • Proposed amendment to be submitted to qualified electors on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November 2014
  • Ballot explanation states the amendment requires advance notice of at least five calendar days for extraordinary legislative sessions

Legislative Description

Constitution; amend to require Governor to give Legislature advance notice of extraordinary session.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/13/2014

Full Bill Text

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