Senate Bill 2132

AN ACT TO CODIFY SECTION 17-25-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF ANY COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TO ADOPT RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR OFFICES, DEPARTMENTS, AGENCIES, DIVISIONS OR BOARDS UNDER ITS GOVERNANCE FOR THE WAIVER OF CERTIFICATION THAT GOODS OR SERVICES HAVE BEEN RECEIVED OR PERFORMED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

SECTION 1. The following shall be codified as Section 17-25-31, Mississippi Code of 1972:

17-25-31. The governing authority of any county or municipality may, in its discretion, adopt rules and regulations for the offices, departments, divisions, agencies or boards under its governance for the waiver of certification that goods or services have been received or performed. The waivers may pertain to contracts of limited time periods for the lease of office space and equipment, computer software and licensing, maintenance services of any kind, and hotel and conference registration fees.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.