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MS SB2795

Bill

Status

Failed

6/17/2020

Primary Sponsor

John Polk

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts the Mississippi Development Authority from State Personnel Board rules, regulations, and procedures through June 30, 2021, allowing personnel actions without standard dismissal protections.

  • Classifies all Mississippi Development Authority employees as nonstate service during the exemption period, removing protections that normally require written notice, hearing, and proof of good cause for dismissal.

  • Requires employees hired between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021, to meet existing State Personnel Board employment criteria despite the agency exemption.

  • Mandates the Executive Director of the Mississippi Development Authority consult with the Attorney General before taking personnel actions to ensure compliance with state and federal law.

  • Requires the Mississippi Development Authority to file annual reports with the Lieutenant Governor and legislative committees detailing salary increases, dismissals, and new hires during the exemption period.

Legislative Description

State Personnel Board procedures; exempt the Mississippi Development Authority for a period of 1 year.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

6/17/2020

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency2/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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