MS SB2657

Authorizes the Mississippi Ethics Commission to intervene in any chancery court action to enforce or appeal its orders, and specifies that such appeals shall receive de novo review.

Clarifies that teleconference or video meetings must have equipment located at the public body's normal meeting location or a publicly specified location, with equipment allowing all members and public attendees to hear deliberations.

Removes previous requirements for five-day advance notice of teleconference/video meetings, notice at multiple public locations, and mandatory audio/visual recordings of such meetings.

Simplifies provisions for agendas and materials to be made available to public body members and the public at meeting time, rather than at multiple public access locations.

Takes effect upon passage.