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MS HB652
MS HB652Contract lobbyists; prohibit agencies, universities and colleges from hiring with public funds.
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Introduced
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
In Committee
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Codify New Section 5-8-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit State Agencies And Community And Junior Colleges From Expending Public Funds To Pay Contract Lobbyists; To Amend Section 5-8-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Additional Terms Used Under The Lobbying Law Reform Act Of 1994; To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Contracts For Legislative Advocacy Services From The Various Types Of Contracts Subject To Oversight By The Public Procurement Review Board; To Bring Forward Section 5-8-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Exempts Certain Persons From The Lobbying Laws, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 5-8-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibits Lobbyists And Lobbyists' Clients From Participating In Certain Acts, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 37-101-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibits Employees Or Agents Representing The Separate State Institutions Of Higher Learning From Appearing Before The Legislature Except Upon Order Of The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning Or Upon The Request Of The Legislature, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits state agencies, community colleges, and junior colleges from using public funds to hire contract lobbyists, effectively banning the practice of outsourcing lobbying efforts. The legislation defines key terms such as "state agency," "public funds," and "contract lobbying," and establishes that any contracts for such lobbying services are void and unenforceable. Public employees who authorize expenditures for contract lobbying may be subject to termination, though the bill does provide an exception for public employees who are authorized by their supervisors to engage in lobbying as part of their official duties. The bill also amends existing law to add definitions related to lobbying, removes legislative advocacy services from certain contract oversight requirements, and brings forward several existing sections of Mississippi law related to lobbying for potential future amendment. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state agencies and institutions time to adjust their practices and comply with the new restrictions on using public funds for contract lobbying.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0652.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/0600-0699/HB0652IN.htm |
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