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MS HB959

Bill

Status

Failed

2/8/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Revenue to designate an attorney on the department's staff to prosecute criminal matters and cases investigated by the department.

  • Permits the Commissioner to request assistance from any district attorney or the Attorney General regarding prosecution of such matters or suits.

  • 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.

  • Preserves the investigative and prosecutorial powers of local authorities and the Attorney General under their jurisdiction.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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