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MS HC38

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Dana Underwood McLean

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to specify that only U.S. citizens are allowed to vote
  • Changes language from "Every inhabitant" to "Only an inhabitant" who is a citizen of the United States to clarify voting eligibility requirements
  • Maintains existing voter qualifications including age 18 or older, state residency of one year, county residency of one year, and precinct residency of six months
  • Retains existing voter disqualifications for those convicted of murder, rape, bribery, theft, arson, perjury, forgery, embezzlement, or bigamy
  • Proposes submission of amendment to qualified electors for approval at the November 5, 2024 general election

Legislative Description

Constitution; amend to provide that only U.S. citizens are allowed the opportunity to vote.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Constitution2/19/2024

Full Bill Text

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