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MS SB2921
Bill
AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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