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This Joint Resolution amends existing Mississippi law to revise the composition of State Senate Districts 13 and 22, which are specific geographic areas represented by a State Senator. This action was taken because a court found that the current configuration of District 22 diluted the voting strength of African Americans, meaning their ability to elect a candidate of their choice was diminished. The resolution details the specific precincts within various counties that will now constitute these revised districts, aiming to create districts that are substantially equal in population and comply with constitutional requirements for representation. It also includes provisions for correcting any errors or omissions in the district descriptions and sets a specific deadline for candidates to qualify for these newly drawn districts.