March 18, 2020 •
Mississippi Legislature Halts Session Over COVID-19 Concerns
The Legislature has announced the legislative session will be suspended.
The Senate met March 18 to pass House Bill 1647.
House Bill 1647 provides administrative leave to local government and school district employees in response to the effects of COVID-19.
The Senate also agreed to House Concurrent Resolution 65, suspending the session until April 1.
The resolution also extended the legislative session until June 9 and provided for a potential further extension until July 9.
The additional extension is needed if the Legislature is unable to reconvene in time for the June 9 deadline.
This does affect lobbyist reporting.
The end of session report due 10 days after the Legislature adjourns sine die will now be due on June 19 unless an additional extension of the session occurs.
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