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MS HB904
Bill
Status
Failed
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
William Arnold
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AI Summary
- Increases littering fines from $50-$250 to $250-$1,000 for violations of Section 97-15-29, Mississippi Code of 1972
- Allocates $100 of each collected fine to local litter prevention programs or Keep Mississippi Beautiful, Inc. education programs
- Distributes remaining fine amounts equally between local police or sheriff departments (50%) and fire or volunteer fire departments (50%)
- Doubles minimum and maximum fines for second or subsequent convictions
- Adds $50 assessment per violation to fund the Law Enforcement Officers Monument Fund and scholarships for children of deceased or disabled law enforcement officers and firefighters
- Effective July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Littering; increase fines and allocate monies collected to police, sheriff and fire departments.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2022
Committee Referrals
Judiciary B1/17/2022
Full Bill Text
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