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MS HC39

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Kabir Karriem

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to add embezzlement convictions to the list of crimes that disqualify a person from voting
  • Applies only to embezzlement convictions where the value and/or amount involved is $5,000.00 or more
  • Adds embezzlement to existing voting disqualifications which include murder, rape, bribery, theft, arson, perjury, forgery, and bigamy
  • Directs the Secretary of State to submit the proposed amendment to qualified electors at the election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November 2024
  • Establishes the ballot explanation to inform voters that the amendment prevents those convicted of embezzlement of $5,000 or more from being qualified electors

Legislative Description

Constitution; amend to provide that a person convicted of embezzlement in the amount of $5,000 or more shall not be a qualified elector.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Constitution2/19/2024

Full Bill Text

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