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MS HC15
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Hester Jackson-McCray
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AI Summary
- Proposes amending Section 273 of the Mississippi Constitution to change signature distribution requirements for ballot initiative petitions
- Requires initiative petitions to have an equal number of certified signatures from all current congressional districts, rather than the existing cap of no more than one-fifth of signatures from any single district
- Signature counts would be based on congressional districts as defined by the latest federal decennial census
- Excess signatures from any congressional district beyond the equal share would not count toward qualifying the petition for ballot placement
- Amendment would be submitted to voters at the November 2026 general election if approved by the Legislature
Legislative Description
Constitution; amend to conform initiative signature requirements to current congressional districts.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Constitution1/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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