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MS HB679

Bill

Status

Failed

2/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Henry Zuber

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows certified law enforcement officers employed by counties or municipalities to wear official uniforms and use official firearms, vehicles, and equipment during voluntary off-duty disaster relief work in Mississippi or other states

  • Requires municipal governing authorities to approve such use by individual officers through board minutes signed by the chief executive, rather than through general orders

  • Requires county sheriffs to approve such use by deputy sheriffs on an employee-by-employee basis

  • Makes all approval applications, proceedings, and minutes regarding officer use of uniforms and equipment public records

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Law enforcement officers; allow certain use of uniform, weapon, vehicle and equipment for disaster relief when off-duty.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/16/2019

Full Bill Text

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