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MS SB2920
Bill
AI Summary
- Allows qualified Mississippi electors to propose amendments to the Mississippi Code of 1972 through initiative petitions requiring signatures from at least 12% of voters in the last gubernatorial election, with one-third coming from each of the three Supreme Court districts
- Prohibits the initiative process from being used to amend the ballot initiative process itself or any laws relating to the Mississippi Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
- Requires a simple majority for passage of most initiatives, but a three-fifths vote for measures involving taxes, tax exemptions, licenses, or debt issuance
- Limits ballots to no more than five initiative proposals per statewide general election, with petitions valid for 12 months and a $500 filing fee required
- Establishes criminal penalties of up to one year imprisonment and/or $1,000 fine for violations including bribery, voter intimidation, signature fraud, and paying petition circulators based on number of signatures obtained
Legislative Description
Initiative measure; create procedures for qualified elector to propose amendment to the Mississippi Code of 1972.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Elections1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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