MSBA Legislative Agenda

The MSBA may take a legislative position on bills which are within the expertise of the profession and are within the purposes of the MSBA. Sections and committees are strongly encouraged to present positions on proposed legislation for approval by the MSBA, however, sections and committees are authorized to take action on their own behalf pursuant to Article 14 of the MSBA Bylaws. The MSBA retains the right to preempt section and committee action pursuant to Article 14.

The President or President's designee shall present the position of the MSBA on such legislation and court rules. The President or President's designee shall have the authority to agree to and support amendments and substitute legislative proposals which are consistent with positions previously adopted by the MSBA.

Unless expressly stated otherwise or rescinded or modified or renewed, a legislative position, once adopted, shall remain an official position of the MSBA for six years.

Current Legislative Positions (as of December 14, 2007)

• Text on this page updated 1/23/07