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MS SC544

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Chris McDaniel

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Mississippi House and Senate members to a maximum of two successive terms in the same chamber
  • Allows a legislator to serve an additional two terms in the other chamber after a four-year waiting period following their second term
  • Establishes a total lifetime limit of 16 years of service in the Mississippi Legislature
  • Submits the proposed amendment to voters in the November 2019 election
  • The ballot explanation states the amendment limits members to three total terms, with eligibility for one additional term in the other chamber

Legislative Description

Constitution; place term limits on legislators.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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