MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2023 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Representatives Newman, Williamson

House Bill 507

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE HAVE INDIVIDUAL STANDING TO CHALLENGE CERTAIN ACTIONS OF THE GOVERNOR IN STATE COURT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

SECTION 1.  A member of the Mississippi Legislature has individual standing to challenge the actions of the Governor in state court for either of the following actions taken by the Governor:

          (a)  Nullification of the member's individual vote by the veto or partial veto of a bill that the member voted in favor of; or

          (b)  Usurpation of any of the constitutional powers of the legislative branch that adversely impacts the member's individual powers or duties as a legislator.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.