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MS SB2632
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits state agencies and community/junior colleges from using public funds to pay contract lobbyists, effective July 1, 2017
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Defines "state agency" to include all boards, commissions, departments, authorities, and institutions of higher learning in Mississippi
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Defines "public funds" as appropriated funds and revenues generated by agencies, excluding gifts, donations, and endowments to individual institutions
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Voids any contract between an agency or community/junior college and a contract lobbyist
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Makes state employees subject to dismissal if they authorize payments of public funds to contract lobbyists
Legislative Description
Lobbying; contract lobbyist not to be compensated with public funds.
Last Action
Died On Calendar
3/8/2017
Committee Referrals
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency2/21/2017
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/16/2017
Full Bill Text
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