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MS HB843

Bill

Status

Failed

2/28/2023

Primary Sponsor

Donnie Bell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Mississippi Department of Employment Security to fingerprint and conduct background investigations on employees, contractors, and subcontractors who have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) or are otherwise required by state or federal law to undergo background investigations

  • Permits designated department employees to access and review state and federal criminal history records and fingerprint individuals subject to background investigation requirements

  • Requires the department to forward fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for national criminal history record checks to ensure compliance with Internal Revenue Service background investigation requirements for FTI access, including IRS Publication 1075

  • Authorizes the department to develop and enact policies and procedures for background investigations as required by state or federal law and regulations

  • Takes effect July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Mississippi Department of Employment Security; authorize to conduct background investigations on certain employees.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/28/2023

Committee Referrals

Economic and Workforce Development2/14/2023
Workforce Development1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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