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MS HC31
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Henry Zuber
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AI Summary
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Proposes amendment to Mississippi Constitution Section 36, effective beginning 2021, restricting odd-year legislative sessions to consideration of appropriation bills and fund transfers only.
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Allows non-appropriation bills to be considered in odd-year sessions if approved by two-thirds vote of members present and voting in both houses.
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Permits consideration of bills addressing major economic development projects or issues related to a gubernatorial proclamation of state of emergency or state of war emergency during odd-year sessions.
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Maintains existing provisions for 90-calendar-day sessions in odd years and 125-calendar-day sessions every fourth year, with ability to extend sessions up to 30 days by two-thirds vote.
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Submission to qualified electors scheduled for November 8, 2016 ballot.
Legislative Description
Constitution; amend to provide that during legislative sessions held in odd years only appropriation bills shall be considered.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016