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MS HC32

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Omeria Scott

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendment to Section 41 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to lower the minimum age requirement for Mississippi House of Representatives membership from 21 years to 18 years of age
  • Cites that 18-year-old citizens are eligible to serve in the Armed Forces and vote in elections at all levels, making age 18 an appropriate minimum for legislative service
  • Requires amendment submission to qualified electors at the November 8, 2016 general election
  • Ballot explanation reads: "This proposed constitutional amendment will lower the minimum age requirement to serve as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from twenty-one (21) to eighteen (18) 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

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Constitution2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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