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MS HC13

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

William Arnold

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Section 273 of Mississippi Constitution to modify signature requirements for initiative petitions
  • Changes the cap on signatures from any single congressional district from one-fifth (1/5) to a fraction equal to 1 divided by the total number of congressional districts statewide
  • Excess signatures from any congressional district exceeding this new limit shall be disregarded by the Secretary of State when determining petition qualification
  • Ballot explanation states the new cap will be one-fourth (1/4) of total signatures required
  • Amendment to be submitted to qualified electors on November 5, 2024

Legislative Description

Constitution; signatures from any congressional district cannot exceed fractional portion of number of signatures required for initiative petition.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/24/2024

Full Bill Text

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