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MS HB1302

Bill

Status

Failed

2/13/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Turner

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 25-61-5 governing public records access and production timelines

  • Allows public bodies to delay production of records that are part of ongoing negotiations for quotations, bids, requests for qualifications, or requests for proposals beyond the standard 14-working-day deadline

  • Requires production of records related to quotations, bids, or proposals within 7 working days after execution of the pertinent purchase, contract, or lease

  • Maintains existing requirement that public bodies must provide written explanation if records cannot be produced within 7 working days

  • Effective date: July 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Public records; revise requirements for production of records related to negotiations of purchases, contracts and leases.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/13/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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