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MS SB2921

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dennis DeBar

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 23-17-29 of Mississippi Code to require that when the Legislature drafts an alternative version of a citizen-proposed ballot initiative, the amended version must honor the intent and substance of the original initiative

  • Currently, the Legislature can adopt, amend, or reject citizen initiatives within 4 months, with both versions appearing on the ballot if amended; this bill adds a constraint on how amendments can alter the original proposal

  • Effective date is July 1 of the year following Secretary of State certification of a related constitutional amendment proposed in a separate 2026 Senate Concurrent Resolution

  • Sponsored by Senator DeBar and referred to the Elections Committee during the 2026 Regular Session

Legislative Description

Ballot initiative; require legislature to honor the intent and substance of citizen initative.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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