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MS HB596
Bill
Status
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Dana Criswell
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AI Summary
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Amends Mississippi Code Section 11-51-75 governing appeals from county board of supervisors or municipal governing authority decisions to circuit court
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Clarifies that the appeals process does not affect courts' original jurisdiction over constitutional challenges to county or municipal ordinances
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Preserves the right of individuals, organizations, or associations to bring separate legal actions seeking injunctions or declaratory relief challenging the constitutionality of county or municipal ordinances at any time
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Maintains existing appeal procedures requiring written notice within 10 days, a 30-day deadline for clerks to assemble the complete record, and circuit court review based on the record
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Effective date: July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Appeal from judgment by a county or municipal authority; revise standard of construction for determining constitutionality.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2022