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MS HB438

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Hester Jackson-McCray

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement that initiative petitions be printed on paper at least 8.5 inches wide and 14 inches long, now only requiring "good writing quality" paper
  • Requires the Secretary of State to provide the official petition form on their website
  • Shifts responsibility for submitting certified petitions to the Secretary of State from the petition proposer to the circuit clerks of various counties
  • Maintains the $500 filing fee collected by the Secretary of State to cover administrative and publication costs
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Initiative process; revise certain provisions relating to the.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Constitution1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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