MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2017 Regular Session
To: Local and Private Legislation
By: Representative Holland
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE TOWN OF PLANTERSVILLE, TO OBTAIN COVERAGE UNDER THE STATE AND SCHOOL EMPLOYEES LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
SECTION 1. (1) As used under this act, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless a different meaning is clearly indicated by the context in which they are used:
(a) "Employees" means a person who works full time for the Town of Plantersville, Mississippi, and receives his or her compensation in direct payment.
(b) "Governing authorities" means the mayor and board of aldermen of the Town of Plantersville.
(c) "Plan" means the State and School Employees Life and Health Insurance Plan created under Sections 25-15-3 through 25-15-25, Mississippi Code of 1972, et seq.
(2) Notwithstanding Section 25-15-3, et seq., Mississippi Code of 1972, or any other law to the contrary, the governing authorities of the Town of Plantersville, Mississippi, is authorized, in their discretion, to obtain coverage for its employees under the State and School Employees Life and Health Insurance Plan and such coverage shall be provided and governed by Sections 25-15-3 through 25-15-25, Mississippi Code of 1972.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.