In 1992, Mississippi voters amended Section 273 of the state constitution to allow for an initiative process for our citizens. Section 273 allowed for citizens to amend the constitution without having to go through the Legislature. The secretary of state's office is required to place the citizens sponsored the educational opportunity for public school children initiative (Initiative Measure No. 42) on the Nov. 3 general election ballot. The secretary of state's office also is required to place
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