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MS HB493
MS HB493Counties; may also maintain electronic format of law books in courtrooms and in county public law libraries.
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Introduced
02/04/2020
02/04/2020
In Committee
05/11/2020
05/11/2020
Crossed Over
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
Passed
06/22/2020
06/22/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/29/2020
06/29/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Sections 19-7-25 And 19-25-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That In Addition To Printed Law Books Being Maintained In The Courtrooms Of Courthouses, As Required By The Boards Of Supervisors, Such Books May Also Be Maintained In An Electronic Format; To Amend Section 19-7-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That In County Public Law Libraries, Law Books May Be Maintained In An Electronic Format In Addition To A Printed Format; To Amend Section 1-1-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Distribution Of Sets Of The Mississippi Code Of 1972 In Any Format By The Joint Committee On Compilation, Revision And Publication Of Legislation; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill allows counties in Mississippi to maintain law books in electronic format, in addition to the traditional printed format, for courtrooms and county public law libraries. It also revises the distribution of sets of the Mississippi Code of 1972 by the Joint Committee on Compilation, Revision and Publication of Legislation, including providing electronic access to the code for elected state officials and legislators upon request, instead of bound volumes. The bill aims to provide counties with more flexibility in maintaining and accessing legal materials in both physical and digital formats.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Approved by Governor (on 06/29/2020)
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