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MS SB2081
Bill
AI Summary
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Expands grounds for removing appointed state officers to include "willful neglect" under Article 6, Section 175 of the Mississippi Constitution
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Defines willful neglect as: failure to respond to subpoenas from courts, executive agencies, or legislative bodies; failure to comply with court-ordered or agreed repayment of misspent funds; or missing more than three consecutive meetings of any board, commission, or authority
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Authorizes the Governor, State Auditor, Senate, or House of Representatives to direct complaints of willful neglect to the Attorney General for investigation
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Requires the Attorney General to investigate complaints and, if well-founded, petition the Hinds County Circuit Court for removal of the officer after notice and hearing
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Permanently bars any officer removed under this section from future appointments by the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, or other executive branch officers
Legislative Description
Appointed state officers; provide for the removal of for certain forms of willful neglect.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/1/2022