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MS SB2916

MS SB2916
Lobbying; require lobbyists with a material financial interest in an issue or bill to register with legislative officers.

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Introduced
02/19/2024
In Committee
03/18/2024
Crossed Over
03/13/2024
Passed
Dead
04/02/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Sections 5-8-3, 5-8-5, 5-8-9, 5-8-11, 5-8-17 And 5-8-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Relating To The Regulation Of Lobbying, To Require Any Lobbyist Who Has A Material Financial Interest In A Business That May Benefit From Legislative Action By The Mississippi Legislature To Make A Written Disclosure To The Lieutenant Governor, Speaker Of The House And The Chairmen Of The Committees To Which The Legislation Is Assigned Prior To Floor Action By The Full Senate Or House As The Case May Be; To Provide Definitions; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill would amend existing legislation in Mississippi to require lobbyists who have a "material financial interest" in a business that could benefit from legislative action to disclose that interest in writing to legislative leaders before the legislation is voted on by the full Senate or House. The bill defines "material financial interest" as a personal and pecuniary (financial) interest, either individually or combined with a spouse, that the lobbyist has in the business. This additional disclosure requirement is meant to provide more transparency around potential conflicts of interest for lobbyists.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 04/02/2024)

Taxonomy

Government Operations
  • ‐ Government Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
  • ‐ Lobbying and Lobbyist Regulation

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