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MS HC9
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/5/2022
Primary Sponsor
Dan Eubanks
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AI Summary
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Establishes Mississippi will send 5 commissioners and 3 alternates to any Article V constitutional convention called by Congress, with at least 3 commissioners required to be sitting state legislators
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Prohibits federal employees, U.S. Congress members, statewide elected officials, and federal contractors from serving as commissioners
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Requires commissioners to take an oath to follow legislative instructions and stay within the scope of the convention application, with any unauthorized votes declared void
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Creates an 8-member Joint Legislative Committee (4 senators, 4 representatives) to develop commissioner instructions, oversee commissioner conduct, and recall any commissioner who casts unauthorized votes
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Mandates commissioners support a one-state-one-vote rule at the convention, with Mississippi's single vote determined by simple majority of its commissioners
Legislative Description
Article V Convention; provide for selection and authority of commissioners.
Last Action
Died In Committee
4/5/2022