MS SB2916

Requires any lobbyist with a material financial interest in a business that may receive pecuniary benefits from Mississippi legislative action to make written disclosure to the Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, and relevant committee chairmen prior to floor votes.

Defines "material financial interest" as a personal and pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, accruing to a lobbyist or spouse individually or in combination, and "pecuniary benefit" as money, property, ownership interest, or other economic gain.

Adds new disclosure requirements in sections 5-8-5, 5-8-9, and 5-8-11 requiring written disclosures before Senate or House floor action on affected legislation.

Directs the Secretary of State to provide forms for lobbyists to register these material financial interests and make required disclosures.

Amends penalties under Section 5-8-17 to include violations of the new disclosure requirement in Section 5-8-11(9), with civil penalties of $50 per day up to 10 days for non-compliance.