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MS HB1120

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Cecil Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 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 discovery.

  • Holds individuals who violate this prohibition personally liable for an amount equal to the improper expenditure under Mississippi Code Section 31-7-57.

  • Subjects violators to penalties prescribed under Mississippi Code Section 31-7-55.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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