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MS HC11
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Failed
2/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
- Proposes amendment to Section 41 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to lower the minimum age requirement for House of Representatives membership from 21 years to 18 years of age
- Allows 18-year-old qualified electors to serve in the House if they have been state residents for 4 years and district residents for 2 years immediately preceding election
- Submitted to voters for approval at the general election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November 2015
- Ballot explanation will state the 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 the Mississippi House of Representatives is 18 years.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2015
Committee Referrals
Constitution1/12/2015
Full Bill Text
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