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MS HB1024

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/11/2012

Primary Sponsor

Andy Gipson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 45-3-9, Mississippi Code of 1972, regarding qualifications for Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol membership
  • Removes the repealer on the provision allowing persons under age 23 to become patrol members with only a high school diploma or GED
  • Establishes that applicants age 23 or older may qualify with a high school diploma or GED, regardless of other educational credentials
  • Maintains existing alternative qualification pathways including 60 college hours, military service, or law enforcement academy certification
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Highway Patrol; remove repealer that allows certain persons to become members of with only high school diploma.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/11/2012

Full Bill Text

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