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This concurrent resolution proposes to amend the Mississippi Constitution by adding a new section that mandates all state agencies, departments, institutions, instrumentalities, and political subdivisions must follow federal procurement laws and regulations whenever a Mississippi citizen receives a federal grant. Procurement laws typically govern how government entities purchase goods and services, ensuring transparency, fairness, and proper use of public funds. The proposed amendment would be submitted to voters for approval during the November 2026 election, and if passed, would create a constitutional requirement that aims to ensure consistent and compliant financial practices across Mississippi's governmental entities when federal grant money is involved. The resolution, introduced by Representative Ladner, seeks to standardize procurement procedures and potentially increase accountability in how state and local government bodies handle federally funded projects initiated by individual citizens.

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