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MS HB884

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/15/2010

Primary Sponsor

W.T. Mayhall

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the mayor of a municipality in Mississippi to proclaim a local emergency, in addition to the existing authority of the governing body to do so
  • Requires the municipal governing body to review and approve or disapprove the mayor's emergency proclamation at its first regular meeting or a legally called special meeting following the proclamation
  • Requires the governing body to continue reviewing the need for the local emergency at least every 30 days until it is terminated
  • Amends Section 33-15-17 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which governs local emergency management organizations, their powers, and authority during disasters
  • Effective date of July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Local emergency; authorize a mayor of a municipality to proclaim, if necessary.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/15/2010

Full Bill Text

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