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MS SC522

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/1/2021

Primary Sponsor

Brice Wiggins

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mississippi Legislature applies for an Article V Constitutional Convention limited to proposing an amendment requiring majority approval from state legislatures to increase federal debt
  • Convention is restricted exclusively to the federal debt limitation amendment and cannot address other constitutional matters
  • Application constitutes a continuing application until at least two-thirds of state legislatures submit equivalent applications
  • Secretary of State must transmit certified copies to the U.S. President, Congressional leadership, Mississippi's congressional delegation, and presiding officers of all state legislatures

Legislative Description

United States Constitution Convention under Article V; apply for federal debt limitation.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/1/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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