Initiative process; revise certain provisions relating to the.

HB 947 revises Mississippi's initiative petition process to modernize requirements. It removes specific paper size rules for petitions (previously requiring 8.5" x 14" sheets), mandates the Secretary of State to provide petition forms online, and requires county circuit clerks to submit certified petitions with signatures to the Secretary of State once the minimum signature threshold is met. This directly affects citizens and groups seeking to place initiatives on the ballot by streamlining the filing process. The bill aims to reduce administrative barriers while maintaining verification steps for petition validity.