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MS HC30

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

Henry Zuber

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Section 36 of Mississippi Constitution of 1890, effective beginning in 2021 and every odd-numbered year thereafter
  • Restricts odd-year legislative sessions to consideration of appropriation bills and bills transferring funds between state treasury accounts only
  • Allows non-appropriation bills to be considered during odd-year sessions if approved by two-thirds vote of both houses present and voting
  • Permits consideration of bills addressing major economic development projects or state of emergency proclamations during odd-year sessions without two-thirds vote requirement
  • Proposed amendment to be submitted to qualified voters on November 6, 2018

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

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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