Mississippi House of Representatives, Lower house of state legislature in Jackson, United States
The Mississippi House of Representatives is the lower chamber of state government with 122 elected members who propose, discuss, and vote on bills. Members represent different districts across the state and work from the Mississippi State Capitol building.
The chamber began operating in 1817 as part of Mississippi's two-part legislative system. Its structure and powers have developed over two centuries to serve the state's changing needs.
Representatives from different districts across Mississippi gather in regular sessions to address matters concerning education, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic development.
Regular sessions begin on the first Tuesday of January and address topics including education, health, infrastructure, and economic matters. Visitors can observe the chamber in the State Capitol building where sessions are open to the public.
In rare circumstances when no candidate wins a majority of electoral votes for governor, this chamber has the constitutional power to select the governor. This authority was last used in 1999.
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