January 27, 2011 •
News from the Mississippi Legislature
They Will Consider Stopping ‘Revolving Door’ for Four Year Period
House Bill 44, a bill regarding ‘revolving door’ legislation, has been introduced in the Mississippi legislature. According to the bill, a member of the legislature would not be permitted to engage in or perform any function which would require registration as a lobbyist for a period of four years following the expiration of his or her legislative term. If passed, the bill would take effect July 1, 2011.
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December 13, 2010 •
From the State of Mississippi
Secretary of State Rolls Out New Electronic Filing System for Lobbyists
On December 15, 2010, the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office will roll-out a new electronic filing system for lobbyists and clients. The new electronic filing system is for 2011 new registrations and lobbying reports.
All 2010 cycle reports will be still be filed on paper.
The new electronic filing system may be accessed at: http://www.sos.ms.gov/elec/portal/msel/portal.aspx
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