Loading chat...

MS HB1069

Bill

Status

Failed

3/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Edward Blackmon

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts the Lieutenant Governor, attorney members of the Mississippi Legislature, and attorneys employed by the Mississippi House and Senate from mandatory continuing legal education (CLE) requirements
  • Requires these exempt individuals to still complete the annual one (1) hour of ethics continuing legal education
  • Attorney legislators must certify their membership in the Mississippi Senate or House of Representatives to qualify for the exemption
  • Directs the Commission on Continuing Legal Education to amend Rule 2 of the State of Mississippi Rules and Regulations for Mandatory CLE to reflect this exemption
  • Effective date of July 1, 2010; introduced by Representative Blackmon and passed the House during the 2010 Regular Session

Legislative Description

Attorneys in Legislature and staff attorneys; exempt from CLE.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/2/2010

Full Bill Text

No bill text available