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MS HB844

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

John Moore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all meetings and hearings held by municipal governing authorities in Mississippi to begin after 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time

  • Amends multiple sections of Mississippi Code governing different forms of municipal government (mayor-aldermen, council-manager, commission) to mandate the after 5:00 p.m. start time for regular and special meetings

  • Applies the evening meeting requirement to public hearings on zoning regulations, comprehensive plans, subdivision regulations, and capital improvements programs

  • Extends the requirement to hearings on municipal incorporation petitions and proceedings related to abandoned buildings deemed public hazards

  • Effective date of July 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Municipalities; require hearings and meetings to begin after 5:00 p.m. central standard time.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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