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MS HC32
MS HC32Constitution; conform initiative signature requirements to current congressional districts for initiative petition.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 273, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Conform The Pro Rata Signature Requirements From Each Congressional District For An Initiative Petition To The Number Of Current Congressional Districts.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution proposes an amendment to the Mississippi Constitution to change how signatures are collected for initiative petitions, which are proposals for new laws or constitutional changes initiated by the people. Currently, the law requires that signatures from any single congressional district cannot exceed one-fifth (1/5) of the total signatures needed. This resolution would change that requirement so that the maximum number of signatures allowed from any one congressional district is determined by dividing the total required signatures by the current number of congressional districts in Mississippi. This aims to ensure that signature collection efforts are more evenly distributed across all congressional districts, reflecting the current number of districts rather than an outdated proportion.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HC/HC0032.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HC/HC0032IN.htm |
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