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MS SB2081

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/18/2016

Primary Sponsor

Brice Wiggins

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 25-41-3 of Mississippi Code to clarify that "meeting" under the Open Meetings Act includes assemblages conducted via video or teleconference devices that conform to Section 25-41-5
  • Defines "public body" to include executive and administrative boards, commissions, and other policymaking entities of the state or political subdivisions supported by or expending public funds
  • Specifies exemptions from the Open Meetings Act including the judiciary, law enforcement, military, State Probation and Parole Board, and Workers' Compensation Commission
  • Takes effect retroactively from January 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Open Meetings Act; technical correction.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/18/2016

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency3/14/2016
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/26/2016

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