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MS SB2913

Bill

Status

Passed

4/18/2022

Primary Sponsor

Brice Wiggins

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the requirement for the clerk of the board of supervisors to submit written reports under oath to each regular grand jury session regarding audit findings of county officers' accounts
  • Eliminates the criminal misdemeanor penalty ($50-$200 fine) against clerks who failed to make the required grand jury reports
  • Retains the clerk's duty to examine accounts, dockets, and records of clerks, sheriffs, and other county officers to identify money owed to the county treasury
  • Updates gendered language in the statute from "his/he" to "the clerk's/the clerk"
  • Effective date: July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Counties; delete the duty of the clerk of the board of supervisors to report to the grand jury.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/18/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B2/10/2022
County Affairs1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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