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MS HB556

Bill

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Ashley Henley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 33-15-17, Mississippi Code of 1972, to allow a county official authorized by the board of supervisors to proclaim a local emergency.

  • Previously only the mayor of a municipality or the governing body of a county could proclaim a local emergency; this amendment expands that authority to designated county officials with board approval.

  • Requires the board of supervisors to review and approve or disapprove the need for continuing a local emergency at the first regular or special meeting following such proclamation.

  • Board of supervisors must review the need for continuing the local emergency at least every 30 days until it is terminated.

  • Effective July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Proclamation of a local emergency; allow boards of supervisors to authorize certain county officials to declare.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

County Affairs1/8/2018

Full Bill Text

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