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MS HB750

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Lee Yancey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes creation of no more than two deputy secretaries of state with qualifications identical to the Secretary of State.

  • Deputy secretaries are appointed by the Secretary of State and serve at their pleasure.

  • Deputy secretaries may perform any duties and powers granted to the Secretary of State and can substitute for the Secretary on nonconstitutional boards or commissions.

  • Deputy secretaries' votes, decisions, and signatures on boards or commissions have the same legal force and effect as if the Secretary of State personally participated.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

Deputy Secretaries of State; authorize creation of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency2/16/2021
Appropriations1/18/2021

Full Bill Text

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