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MS HB702
Bill
Status
3/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
Jerry Turner
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AI Summary
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Rural water associations, rural water systems, and nonprofit corporations operating rural waterworks are now classified as "public bodies" under Mississippi's Open Meetings Act, requiring their meetings to be open to the public
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These same rural water entities are added to the definition of "public body" under the Mississippi Public Records Act, making their records subject to public disclosure requirements
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The State Auditor is authorized to audit and investigate rural water associations, rural water systems, and nonprofit rural waterworks corporations that receive grant or loan funds from the State of Mississippi or its agencies
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The bill amends three sections of Mississippi Code (25-41-3, 25-61-3, and 7-7-211) to implement these transparency and accountability requirements
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Effective date: July 1, 2011
Legislative Description
Rural water systems or associations; include under Open Meetings Act and Public Records Act.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/1/2011