House Resolution 7 (HR 7), authored by Rep. Karriem would require any bill, amendment, referendum, or resolution change to a public offense law to have a racial and ethnic impact statement attached to it. The bill remains alive in the House and has been referred to the Rules Committee.
House Resolution 7
- BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That a new House Rule No. 104C is created to read as follows:
- Prior to debate on the floor of either house of Legislature, a racial and ethnic impact statement shall be attached to any bill, concurrent resolution, or amendment which proposes a change in the law which creates a public offense, significantly changes an existing public offense or the penalty for an existing offense, or changes existing sentencing, parole, or probation procedures.
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Sarah Ulmer
Sarah is a Mississippi native, born and raised in Madison. She is a graduate of Mississippi State University, where she studied Communications, with an emphasis in Broadcasting and Journalism. Sarah’s experience spans multiple mediums, including extensive videography with both at home and overseas, broadcasting daily news, and hosting a live radio show. In 2017, Sarah became a member of the Capitol Press Corp in Mississippi and has faithfully covered the decisions being made by leaders on some of the most important issues facing our state. Email Sarah: sarah@magnoliatribune.com
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