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MS HB361

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Lynn Wright

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Sergeants at Arms of both the Mississippi Senate and House of Representatives to carry a firearm while performing their duties

  • Updates Section 5-1-35 of Mississippi Code to apply equally to both chambers' Sergeants at Arms, previously referencing only the Senate position

  • Sergeants at Arms retain existing duties including preserving order, executing commands, controlling doorkeepers, and maintaining cleanliness of legislative halls, committee rooms, and galleries

  • Effective date of July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Legislative; authorize House and Senate Sergeant at Arms to carry firearm.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules1/5/2022

Full Bill Text

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