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MS SB2983

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Billy Hewes

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Brings forward Section 27-104-151 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, known as the "Mississippi Accountability and Transparency Act of 2008"

  • Requires the Department of Finance and Administration to operate a searchable website containing state expenditures and bond proceeds information, including entity names, amounts, funding purposes, and transaction types

  • Mandates posting of electronic copies of grants, contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders executed after website launch, with website updates as soon as possible after each expenditure

  • Requires the Department of Finance and Administration to report to the Governor and 2011 Regular Session Legislature on the website's operation and implementation, with recommendations for enhancing the website

  • Takes effect July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

"Mississippi Accountability and Transparency Act of 2008"; DFA make report on implementation.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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