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MS HC18

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Bob Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes constitutional amendments to Sections 34 and 35 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to establish term limits for state legislators

  • Legislators elected for the first time on or after January 1, 2022, would be ineligible to serve again in the same chamber after completing three full 4-year terms (12 years total)

  • Members elected to fill a vacancy for less than 2 years of a term would not have that partial service counted toward the three-term limit

  • Allows legislators to succeed themselves in office while still serving, maintaining continuity during their eligible terms

  • Requires the proposed amendment to be submitted to voters at the November 2021 general election as a single ballot question

Legislative Description

Constitution; amend to provide that member of House or Senate for the first time after January 1, 2022, not eligible to serve again in that office after serving three terms.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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