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MS HC26

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Bob Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Sections 34 and 35 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to establish term limits for state legislators first elected on or after January 1, 2023

  • Limits members of both the House of Representatives and Senate to three full four-year terms (12 years total) in their respective chamber

  • Allows legislators to succeed themselves in office until reaching the three-term limit

  • Excludes partial terms of less than two years served to fill a vacancy from counting toward the three-term limit

  • Directs the Secretary of State to place the proposed constitutional amendment on the November 2022 general election ballot for voter approval

Legislative Description

Constitution; amend to provide that member of House or Senate for the first time after January 1, 2023, not eligible to serve again in that office after serving three terms.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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