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MS HB549
MS HB549Campaign finance reports; require candidates for county, county district and municipal offices to file with SOS.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 23-15-805, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Candidates For County, County District And Municipal Offices, And Their Political Committees, To File All Reports Of Contributions And Expenditures With The Office Of The Secretary Of State; To Amend Section 23-15-815, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires candidates for county, county district, and municipal offices, along with their associated political committees, to file all campaign finance reports detailing contributions and expenditures directly with the Office of the Secretary of State, rather than with local circuit or municipal clerks. This change aims to centralize campaign finance reporting for these offices, ensuring that the Secretary of State's office, which is responsible for making these reports publicly available for inspection and copying, receives them directly. The bill also updates related provisions to reflect this shift in filing location and maintains the Secretary of State's role in prescribing necessary forms and rules for campaign finance reporting, while removing the requirement for circuit and municipal clerks to forward these reports.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0549.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0500-0599/HB0549IN.htm |
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