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MS HB1177

MS HB1177
General laws and journals of legislative sessions; copies of not provided to certain recipients of unless specifically requested.


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Introduced
01/18/2021
In Committee
02/17/2021
Crossed Over
02/03/2021
Passed
03/11/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/17/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 1-5-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Office Of The Secretary Of State Shall Not Provide Copies Of The General Laws, Journals And Local And Private Laws Of Each Session Of The Legislature For Legislative Committee Meeting Rooms In The New Capitol Unless Specifically Requested In Writing By The Clerk Of The House Or The Secretary Of The Senate For The Committee Rooms Of Their Respective House; To Provide That Any Other Recipient Of The General Laws And Journals Listed In This Section May Waive The Receipt Of The General Laws, Journals Or Both By Written Request To The Office Of The Secretary Of State; To Delete The Authority For The Legislative Services Offices Of The House And Senate To Receive Additional Copies Of The General Laws, Journals And Local And Private Laws; To Provide That Copies Of The General Laws, Journals And Local And Private Laws Shall Be Provided To The Legislative Peer Committee; To Create New Section 23-17-42, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Secretary Of State To Insert Into The Constitution Proposed Changes, Alterations Or Amendments Proposed To The Constitution By Initiative Of The People Or Legislative Alternative In The Same Way That The Secretary Of State Inserts Into The Constitution Proposed Changes, Alterations Or Amendments Proposed To The Constitution That Are Passed By The Legislature; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Mississippi Code of 1972 to (1) provide that the Office of the Secretary of State shall not automatically provide copies of the general laws, journals, and local and private laws to certain legislative committee meeting rooms and other recipients unless specifically requested in writing, and (2) authorize the Secretary of State to insert into the state constitution any proposed changes, alterations, or amendments proposed through a citizen initiative or legislative alternative, in the same way the Secretary inserts amendments passed by the legislature.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Approved by Governor (on 03/17/2021)

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