MS SC550

Proposes a constitutional amendment to limit Mississippi state legislators to two successive terms in either the House of Representatives or the Senate

After completing two terms and waiting four years, a person may serve two terms in the other legislative chamber

Establishes an absolute maximum of 16 years of total legislative service

Requires the amendment to be submitted to voters on the November 2015 ballot for approval

The ballot explanation describes the limit as "three terms" with the option for one additional term in the other chamber