The second term speaker said in a statement that his office was proactively dealing with the situation on many fronts. I have asked the House legal staff for information about our options as the case progresses. I have reached out to the Chairman of the House Ethics Committee to request that he closely monitor the case and decide what actions should be taken. “Finally if the allegations are true, I have asked the House legal staff for research into the correct procedure for the removal member if he doesn’t voluntarily resign.” Public records show that McLeod is a second-term member representing District107 in southeast Mississippi. He has been charged with domestic violence. McLeod is accused of hitting his wife and bloodying her nose after he believed she was doing too slow sex. The George County Sheriff’s Department arrived at McLeod’s house Saturday night to report that McLeod was clearly drunk, slurring words, and unable stand without leaning against a guardrail. He was released on a $1,000 signature bail, which means he didn’t have to pay any money to be released. It was unclear Friday whether the speaker would need to be convicted in court to believe that the allegations were true. Nathan Wells, the spokesperson for the speaker’s offices, stated that “This is uncharted territory” and that the speaker’s staff is currently in talks with the legal team. They will make decisions as the case develops. In recent history, it has never been possible to remove an elected member from office. However, the state Constitution gives legislators the power to remove any member of the Legislature for “disorderly conduct” by a two thirds vote. McLeod is not being challenged for re-election. Through the years, legislators have resigned after being faced with legal problems. Both Greg Snowden (R-Meridian), and Terry Burton (R-Newton), were arrested for driving under the influence before the 2019 session began. Burton, who was convicted of DUI in the past, resigned from his pro tem position, and said he wouldn’t seek re-election. Snowden, who pleaded not guilty, remains pro tem, the second-ranking House member. Gov. Gov.