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MS HC21

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

1/31/2023

Primary Sponsor

Bob Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Sections 34 and 35 of the Mississippi Constitution to allow members of the House of Representatives and Senate to succeed themselves in office without term limits
  • Imposes a three-term limit on any person elected to the House or Senate for the first time on or after January 1, 2024
  • Excludes partial terms of less than two years served while filling a vacancy from counting toward the three-term limitation
  • Submits the proposed amendments to voters on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November 2023 as a single ballot measure
  • Ballot explanation states that newly elected legislators after January 1, 2024 may not serve again in that office after completing three full terms

Legislative Description

Constitution; amend to provide that member of Legislature for the first time after January 1, 2024, not eligible to serve again in that office after serving three terms.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2023

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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