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MS HB733

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

William Denny

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires constables compensated on a fee basis who are members of the Public Employees' Retirement System to file annual compensation reports with the Public Employees' Retirement System by April 15 each year.

  • Changes the filing requirement from the Secretary of State to the State Auditor, who designs the reporting form to include gross receipts and necessary expenses information.

  • Establishes penalties for non-compliance including fines up to $5,000 for willful failure to file, and forfeiture of all fees collected after May 1 if the report is not filed by that date.

  • Requires the State Auditor to notify the Attorney General of delinquent constables, authorizing the Attorney General to prosecute violations and pursue injunctive action in chancery court.

  • Makes the act effective upon approval under the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended.

Legislative Description

Constables; require to file compensation reports to the State Auditor.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2013

Committee Referrals

County Affairs2/19/2013
Accountblty/Efficiency/Transparency1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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