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MS SB2735

Bill

Status

Failed

2/28/2023

Primary Sponsor

Angela Burks Hill

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 21-7-13 to clarify that the mayor's veto power under the council form of government applies only to "affirmative" measures passed by the council, which can be overridden by a two-thirds vote.

  • Amends Section 21-8-17 to require mayoral council approval before enforcing municipal ordinances or entering into public contracts under the mayor-council form of government.

  • Amends Section 21-3-15 to specify that mayors cannot implement ordinances or enter into public contracts without prior adoption by the board of aldermen.

  • Defines "affirmative ordinances" as those requiring mayoral approval, with a ten-day review period and a two-thirds council vote needed to override a mayoral veto.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

Mayoral veto power; clarify scope of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/28/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary B2/15/2023
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/16/2023

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