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MS HC39
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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Proposes an amendment to Section 42 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to lower the minimum age requirement for Mississippi State Senate membership from 25 to 18 years old.
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Maintains existing requirements that candidates must have been a qualified elector for 4 years and an actual resident of their district for 2 years before election.
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Scheduled for submission to voters on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November 2016.
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Ballot language explains that the amendment would lower the minimum age requirement from 25 to 18 years of age for state senate service.
Legislative Description
Constitution; amend to provide that the minimum age to serve in Mississippi State Senate is 18 years.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016