Constitution; signatures from any congressional district cannot exceed fractional portion of number of signatures required for initiative petition.
Impact
The proposed amendment would significantly impact the electoral process by changing how initiative petitions are qualified for the ballot. This could lead to a reduction in the number of measures that qualify, as districts would now have a cap on the amount of signatures they can contribute. Advocates of the amendment argue that it will foster greater balance in the representation of all districts in the initiative process, thereby enhancing democratic engagement. Critics, however, may contend that such restrictions could hinder grassroots movements, particularly in districts with smaller populations.
Summary
House Concurrent Resolution 13 is a proposed amendment to Section 273 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890. Its primary aim is to modify the signature requirements for qualifying initiative petitions for placement on the ballot. The amendment stipulates that signatures collected from any congressional district must not exceed a fractional portion of the total number of required signatures, specifically limiting it to one-fourth (1/4) of the state-wide total. This measure intends to ensure a more equitable representation of signatures across different regions of the state, thereby preventing any single district from disproportionately influencing ballot initiatives.
Constitution; conform initiative signature requirements from each congressional district for an initiative petition to the number of current districts.
Constitution; conform initiative signature requirements from each congressional district for an initiative petition to the number of current districts.
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.
Proposes temporary constitutional amendment allowing State constitutional convention convened to reform system of property taxation to propose statutory changes.
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides for the election of constitutional convention delegates and vote requirements necessary for the adoption of a new constitution (RR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)
(Constitutional Amendment) Modifies disposition of certain state revenues through repeal of the Revenue Stabilization Trust Fund and deposits of certain revenue streams into the Budget Stabilization Fund (RRF INCREASE GF RV See Note)
(Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to the application of state monies to the unfunded accrued liability of the Teachers' Retirement System of La. (EN DECREASE SD RV See Note)
Proposing An Amendment To Article Xvii, Section 3 Of The Hawaii Constitution To Specify That The Standard For Voter Approval Of A Constitutional Amendment Proposed By The Legislature Is A Majority Of All The Votes Tallied Upon The Question.