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MS HB235

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Bryant Clark

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the requirement for county sheriffs, tax assessors, and tax collectors to file monthly expense reports with the Board of Supervisors for approval at regular monthly meetings

  • Removes the mandate for the Board of Supervisors to appropriate quarterly lump sums (one-fourth of the annual budget) to these offices at the beginning of each quarter (October 1, January 1, April 1, and July 1)

  • Maintains the existing annual budget process where these officials submit expense estimates at the July board meeting for the fiscal year beginning October 1

  • Preserves the Board of Supervisors' authority to revise budgets and make supplemental appropriations at any regular meeting upon recommendation from the respective officials

  • Amends Sections 19-25-13 and 27-1-9 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to streamline county financial administration

Legislative Description

Budget of county sheriff, tax assessor and tax collector; remove certain obsolete reporting requirements concerning.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

County Affairs1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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