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SB 2013

Appropriation; Ethics Commission.

2025 First Extraordinary Session Introduced by Albert Butler and 4 co-sponsors

Mississippi appropriates state funding to the Ethics Commission to support government accountability and enforcement of ethical conduct standards for public officials.

Approved by Governor
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Bill Summary · SB 2013

Legislative bill overview

SB 2013 is an appropriations bill that allocates state funding to Mississippi's Ethics Commission. The bill was introduced by a bipartisan group of legislators and received gubernatorial approval in June 2025. The specific dollar amount and budgetary details are not provided in the available action history.

Why is this important

The Ethics Commission enforces state ethics laws, investigates violations of conduct standards, and maintains public trust in government operations. Adequate funding directly affects the agency's capacity to investigate complaints, conduct audits, and enforce disclosure requirements for public officials. Budget constraints can limit investigative resources and responsiveness to ethical concerns.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency regarding the specific appropriation amount and how funds will be allocated across commission operations
  • Questions about whether the funding level is sufficient to handle the Commission's workload and backlog of cases
  • Potential concern that ethics enforcement budgets could be used as leverage to influence investigative priorities or independence

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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