MississippiProposed rule would let Mississippi lawmakers cosponsor cross-house measures
The proposed rule would let Mississippi lawmakers cosponsor bills and resolutions that begin in the other house, even before introduction.
What it does
A proposed joint rule would let lawmakers cosponsor bills and resolutions that begin in the other house, including before those measures are introduced.
Argument forLegislators from the other house could show support earlier, which may help them coordinate around a measure.
Argument againstLegislators could agree to cosponsor a measure before it is introduced, before they can review its introduced text.
More detail
The proposed rule would let a member of the other house join a measure as a cosponsor. This would cover bills, joint resolutions, and concurrent resolutions that begin in the other house. The first-named legislator would have to be from the house where the measure began. A member could be added as a cosponsor at any time, including before the measure is introduced.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 15Died In CommitteeDied
- Jan 9Referred To RulesIntroduced
Government & Ethics