MS HC41

Amends Rule 40 (Timetable for Processing Legislation) of the Joint Rules for the 2008-2012 term to require a 72-hour waiting period before votes on passage of appropriation or revenue bills.

Prohibits voting on appropriation or revenue bills until 72 hours have elapsed from when the bill is reported from committee or when a conference report is filed.

Allows deviation from the 72-hour requirement only by passage of a concurrent resolution adopted by a two-thirds vote of both houses present and voting.

Requires that any concurrent resolution waiving the 72-hour waiting period must include language in the bill's effective date stating: "The Mississippi State Legislature has waived the people's right to have seventy-two (72) hours within which to review this bill before a legislative vote is taken on the bill."

Intended to improve legislation quality and public participation by ensuring adequate time for public review and increasing public trust in the legislative process.