Plain English Breakdown
The bill did not pass, so its exact effects are unknown.
Mississippi Public Records Act Exemption for Highway Safety Data
This bill would create a new law that allows certain information related to highway safety projects to be exempt from the Mississippi Public Records Act.
What This Bill Does
- Creates an exemption in the Mississippi Public Records Act for specific data about potential accident sites, hazardous road conditions, and railway-highway crossings compiled or collected under federal law.
- Allows this exempted data to be used when planning highway safety improvement projects that use federal funds.
Who It Names or Affects
- People who want access to public records about potential accident sites and hazardous road conditions.
- Government agencies responsible for highway safety planning and construction.
Terms To Know
- Mississippi Public Records Act
- A law that makes most government documents available to the public upon request.
- Federal-aid Highway Funds
- Money given by the federal government to states for highway construction and maintenance projects.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill did not pass during its session.
- It is unclear how this exemption would affect public safety or transparency in highway planning.