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MS HB1131

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Cecil Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits elected or appointed officers, executives, and employees of state agencies from using public funds to purchase or send greeting cards or similar articles of value to any person
  • Requires the Department of Finance and Administration to immediately cease any improper purchasing practice upon learning of a violation
  • Subjects individuals expending public funds in violation of this section to individual liability for the improper expenditure amount and penalties under Mississippi Code Sections 31-7-55 and 31-7-57
  • Takes effect July 1, 2014

Legislative Description

State agencies; prohibit use of public funds to send greeting cards.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Accountblty, Efficiency, Transparency1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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