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Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 23-17-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement That A Petition For An Initiative Measure Be Printed On A Sheet Of Paper Not Less Than Eight And One-half Inches In Width And Not Less Than Fourteen Inches In Length; To Amend Section 23-17-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Provide The Form For The Petition For An Initiative Measure On The Secretary Of State's Website; To Amend Section 23-17-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Circuit Clerks Of The Various Counties To Submit The Petition, Along With The Signatures That Have Been Certified, To The Secretary Of State For Filing When The Person Proposing An Initiative Measure Has Secured Upon The Petition The Number Of Signatures Of Qualified Electors Equal To Or Exceeding The Minimum Number Of Signatures Required; To Bring Forward Section 23-17-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Mississippi's initiative petition process by making several key changes to streamline and modernize the requirements. It removes the specific paper size requirement for initiative petitions, allowing more flexibility in petition document formatting. The bill requires the Secretary of State to publish the official petition form on their website, making it more accessible to potential signers. Additionally, the legislation changes the filing process so that circuit clerks are now mandated to submit certified petitions with verified signatures to the Secretary of State when the required number of qualified elector signatures has been obtained, rather than leaving it as an optional action. The bill also maintains existing provisions about petition requirements, such as requiring petitions to include a full copy of the proposed measure, ensuring only qualified electors can circulate or sign petitions, and maintaining the $500 filing fee. These changes aim to make the initiative petition process more straightforward and transparent for Mississippi residents seeking to propose ballot measures. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state offices time to implement the new procedures.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0947.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/0900-0999/HB0947IN.htm |
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