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MS HC40
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Henry Zuber
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending Section 36 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to change legislative sessions from annual to biennial (every two years) starting in 2020
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Sets regular session length at 125 calendar days for sessions in 2020 and every fourth year thereafter, and 90 calendar days for sessions in 2022 and every fourth year thereafter
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Allows session extensions of 30 days with two-thirds vote of both chambers, with no limit on the number of extensions
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Requires the proposed amendment to be submitted to voters on the November 2016 general election ballot
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Governor retains authority to convene the Legislature sooner than scheduled regular sessions
Legislative Description
Constitution; amend to provide that Legislature shall meet in regular session only once every two years.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016