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MS HC40

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 241 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 to expand felony disenfranchisement provisions
  • Adds language stating individuals convicted of "any other felony" are not qualified electors, beyond the currently listed specific crimes (murder, rape, bribery, theft, arson, obtaining money/goods under false pretense, perjury, forgery, embezzlement, and bigamy)
  • Maintains existing voter qualification requirements including U.S. citizenship, age 18+, one-year state residency, one-year county residency, and six-month precinct/city residency
  • Requires approval by qualified electors of Mississippi before becoming effective
  • Preserves exception allowing qualified electors to vote for President and Vice President if they meet Congressional requirements

Legislative Description

Constitution; amend to provide that an individual who has been convicted of a felony is not a qualified elector.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Constitution2/19/2024

Full Bill Text

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