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MS HB916
Bill
Status
Failed
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Jansen Owen
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AI Summary
- Prohibits state agencies, governing authorities, and community/junior colleges from expending public funds to pay contract lobbyists (independent contractors hired for lobbying services)
- Declares any contract between these entities and contract lobbyists that requires expenditure of public funds void and unenforceable
- Public employees who authorize expenditure of public funds for contract lobbying services are subject to termination
- Exempts public employees who are directed by supervisors or governing boards to lobby as part of their regular employment duties, though they must still comply with reporting and disclosure requirements
- Removes "legislative advocacy services" from the types of contracts subject to oversight by the Public Procurement Review Board, effective July 1, 2022
Legislative Description
Contract lobbyists; prohibit agencies, governing authorities and universities and colleges from hiring with public funds.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2022
Committee Referrals
Universities and Colleges1/17/2022
Full Bill Text
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