Mississippi Explained News Quiz: The fate of Mississippi’s legislative bills

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Lawmakers have until March 3 for committees to consider general bills and constitutional amendments that originated in the other chamber. Among the bills pending:

Senate Bill 2522, which would create a program to help cover tuition and books for students seeking to earn an associate degree or credential that could lead to in-demand careers.
Senate Bill 2445, which would require audits for community mental health centers and eliminate an office that provides independent oversight of the Department of Mental Health.

Quiz question: At what stage of the lawmaking process do most Mississippi legislative bills fail to advance?

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Mississippi Explained News Quiz: The fate of Mississippi’s legislative bills

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