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MS HC6

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Greg Snowden

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Mississippi Constitution to elect Governor by majority of popular votes cast in general election held first Tuesday after first Monday of November.

  • Eliminates the electoral vote system and requirement that Governor receive both majority of popular votes and majority of electoral votes to be elected.

  • Establishes runoff election between two candidates receiving highest number of votes if no candidate receives majority in general election, to be held three weeks later.

  • Repeals Section 141 which previously allowed House of Representatives to choose Governor from top two candidates if no candidate received required majorities.

  • Requires voter approval of proposed amendments at election on November 3, 2015, with ballot explanation stating amendment abolishes House election requirement for Governor.

Legislative Description

Constitution; amend to elect Governor by majority of popular vote, with no electoral vote requirement.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/6/2015

Full Bill Text

No bill text available