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MS SB2054
Bill
Status
4/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Blackwell
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AI Summary
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Expands grounds for removing appointed state officers to include "willful neglect," defined as failure to respond to subpoenas, failure to comply with court-ordered repayment of misspent funds, or missing more than 3 consecutive meetings without justification
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Authorizes the Governor, State Auditor, Senate, or House of Representatives to file a complaint with the Attorney General alleging willful neglect by an appointed state officer
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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
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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
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Effective date of July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Appointed state officers; provide for the removal of for certain forms of willful neglect.
Last Action
Vetoed
4/20/2023