Constitution; amend Section 33 to authorize initiative procedure for new law.
This bill proposes amending Mississippi's constitution to allow qualified voters to directly propose new state laws through a citizen initiative process. It would require voters to file petitions with the Secretary of State, have proposals reviewed by the Attorney General, and collect signatures meeting specific thresholds before appearing on the ballot. The process prohibits initiatives targeting the initiative system itself or Mississippi's retirement system (PERS), limits initiatives to five per election, and requires majority voter approval for new laws to take effect. The proposal was referred to committee in January 2026 but died there in February 2026, meaning it did not advance to a vote by the full legislature.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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Referred To Elections
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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David Blount
DDemocratic
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