Mississippi proposal would limit media access and recording

News media members with proper Rules Committee credentials may enter the Senate floor. The listed categories include lawmakers, certain public officials, legislative staff, invited guests, and people named by the Rules Committee. Other visitors may enter only if they fit a listed category or the Rules Committee names them. Credentials must be issued 30 minutes before each session begins. Other visitors may not enter the floor for 10 minutes after a session recesses.

News media members with proper Rules Committee credentials may use the press table to transcribe Senate proceedings. The press table is on the Senate floor.

Only news media members with proper Rules Committee credentials may photograph or transcribe Senate proceedings in the gallery. The restriction applies in the Senate Gallery. The restriction applies while the Senate is in session.