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MS HB959
Bill
Status
2/8/2017
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Smith
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Commissioner of Revenue to designate an attorney on the department's staff to prosecute criminal matters and cases investigated by the department.
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Permits the Commissioner to request assistance from any district attorney or the Attorney General regarding prosecution of such matters or suits.
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Grants the designated attorney the same rights as a district attorney to enter the grand jury room during sessions and perform grand jury-related services authorized by law.
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Preserves the investigative and prosecutorial powers of local authorities and the Attorney General under their jurisdiction.
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Takes effect July 1, 2017, and codifies the provision in Chapter 3, Title 27 of the Mississippi Code of 1972.
Legislative Description
Commissioner of Revenue; authorize to appoint an attorney on his staff to prosecute crimes investigated by the Dept. of Revenue.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/8/2017