HC20

Mississippi HC20 proposes constitutional amendments to allow citizens to propose new laws and amend or repeal existing laws through the initiative.

Mississippi HC20 proposes amendments to the Mississippi Constitution to establish the initiative process, allowing citizens to propose new laws and amend or repeal existing laws. The initiative process includes specific requirements for petition circulation, signature collection, and ballot placement. It prohibits the use of the initiative for certain purposes, such as amending the Bill of Rights or altering laws related to the Mississippi Public Employees' Retirement System. The initiative requires a majority vote and at least 40% of total votes cast to be approved.