State Constitution
Article 12, Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution states: “Every inhabitant of this state, except idiots and insane persons, who is a citizen of the United States of America, eighteen (18) years old and upward, who has been a resident of this state for one (1) year, and for one (1) year in the county in which he offers to vote, and for six (6) months in the election precinct or in the incorporated city or town in which he offers to vote, and who is duly registered as provided in this article, and who has never been convicted of murder, rape, bribery, theft, arson, obtaining money or goods under false pretense, perjury, forgery, embezzlement or bigamy, is declared to be a qualified elector, except that he shall be qualified to vote for President and Vice President of the United States if he meets the requirements established by Congress therefor and is otherwise a qualified elector.”
Legislative Watch
HCR17: A Concurrent Resolution Proposing An Amendment To Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, To Provide That Only Citizens Of The United States Are Allowed The Opportunity To Vote; And For Related Purposes.
Status: Failed on March 4 2025 – 100% progression, died in committee
| Chamber | Vote | Date | Yea | Nay | NV | Abs | Total | Result | Source | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | House Adopted As Amended | 2025-02-12 | 110 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 120 | Passed | Link | View |