MS HC17

Amends Section 273 of the Mississippi Constitution to require initiative petitions to have an equal number of certified signatures from all current congressional districts to qualify for ballot placement.

Replaces the previous requirement that signatures from any single congressional district could not exceed one-fifth (1/5) of total required signatures with a new equal distribution requirement across all districts.

Excess signatures from any congressional district beyond the equal share will not be counted by the Secretary of State in determining petition qualification.

Proposed amendment will be submitted to qualified electors on November 5, 2024 (first Tuesday after first Monday of November).

Ballot explanation states the amendment ensures "an equal number of certified signatures from all current congressional districts to qualify an initiative petition for placement upon the ballot."