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MS HC29
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Timmy Ladner
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AI Summary
- Proposes amending Mississippi Constitution Sections 117 and 250 to require the Governor and all persons holding elected office to be natural-born citizens of the United States
- Natural-born citizenship requirement would apply to all persons selected for office after January 1, 2027
- Currently, the Governor must be a U.S. citizen for 20 years; this amendment would replace that with the natural-born citizen requirement
- Amendment would be submitted to voters on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November 2026
- Both constitutional amendments would be voted on as a single ballot measure since they pertain to one subject
Legislative Description
Constitution; amend to require Governor and every person selected to office in Mississippi to be a natural-born U.S. citizen.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Constitution1/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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