MS HC35

Proposes constitutional amendments to establish a statewide initiative process allowing citizens to propose new laws and amend or repeal existing laws through petition and voter approval without legislative action.

Requires initiative petitions to be signed by at least 12% of votes cast in the last gubernatorial election over a 12-month period, with signature distribution limits across congressional districts to prevent concentration from single districts.

Prohibits initiatives from modifying the Bill of Rights, Mississippi Public Employees' Retirement System laws, appropriating state funds, changing right-to-work protections, or modifying the initiative process itself.

Establishes that initiatives must receive a majority of votes cast on the measure and at least 40% of total votes cast at the election to pass, with approved initiatives taking effect 30 days after certification without gubernatorial signature or veto power.

Restricts legislature from amending or repealing approved initiatives for two years, except by three-fifths vote of both houses in cases of public emergency affecting peace, health, safety, or state financial solvency; limits ballot to three initiatives per election.