Mississippi 2025 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HR6

Introduced

1/16/25

Refer

1/16/25

Failed

4/3/25

Caption

House Rules; amend to limit number of bills and resolutions that a House member may request and introduce.

Impact

The introduction of HR6 could have significant implications for how legislative sessions are conducted in Mississippi. By instituting these limits, the resolution may encourage legislators to prioritize their proposals and focus on the most pressing issues. Supporters argue that reducing the number of bills and resolutions will lead to more thorough discussions and assessments of essential legislation. However, there is concern that the limits may stifle innovation and prevent important issues from being brought forward, particularly by newer legislators who may have fresh perspectives on local or state challenges.

Summary

House Resolution 6 (HR6) is a legislative proposal aimed at amending the rules of the Mississippi House of Representatives. The primary focus of this resolution is to establish limitations on the number of bills and resolutions that a member of the House may request for drafting and introduction during a regular legislative session. As outlined in the proposed Rule 94A, members with at least one full session of experience would be allowed to request up to fifteen bills and resolutions, while those with less experience would have a lesser limit of five. This structure aims to manage the legislative workload more effectively and could potentially streamline the bill introduction process.

Contention

The resolution has the potential to spark debate among legislators regarding the balance between efficiency and representation. Critics may argue that restricting the number of bills undermines the democratic process by limiting the ability of legislators to introduce and advocate for issues that are important to their constituents. Additionally, some may question whether the thresholds set for experienced versus inexperienced members are equitable and conducive to encouraging active participation across all levels of legislative experience.