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MS HB59

Bill

Status

Failed

1/31/2017

Primary Sponsor

John Hines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires newly elected members of county boards of supervisors to attend and complete a 40-hour training course on the duties and responsibilities of their office within 90 days of taking office.

  • Requires newly elected municipal officials to attend and complete a 40-hour training course on the duties and responsibilities of their office within 90 days of taking office.

  • Training courses shall be conducted by the Attorney General, Secretary of State, and State Auditor, or their designees.

  • Counties and municipalities shall pay all expenses for the training from available funds.

  • The act takes effect on July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Supervisors and municipal governing authorities; require taking of course related to offices upon being elected.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/31/2017

Committee Referrals

County Affairs1/3/2017

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