Mississippi 2019 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 792 — State Board of Public Contractors; exempt nonprofit corporations, associations and churches from certain licensing provisions of.

Last action — Died On Calendar

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill exempts contracts for nonprofit corporations, associations, or churches from the licensing requirements by the State Board of Contractors.

  • Section 31-3-1

    Any contract or undertaking on a private or public project by a prime contractor, subcontractor or sub-subcontractor of any tier involving erection, building, construction, reconstruction, repair, maintenance or related work for nonprofit corporations, associations or churches.

    Adds an exemption for work done for nonprofits from licensing requirements.

Action History

  1. Died On Calendar

  2. Title Suff Do Pass

  3. Referred To Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency

Sponsors

  • Staples · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Staples

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (174)

174 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 792?
HB 792 is sponsored by Staples.
What is the current status of HB 792?
This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 792?
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