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MS HB1382

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Taylor

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Mississippi Department of Corrections Commissioner to notify the Chairmen of the House and Senate Corrections Committees before abolishing any community work center.

  • Mandates a joint committee hearing where the Commissioner must provide information justifying any proposed closure of a community work center.

  • Amends Section 47-5-20 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to add these notification and hearing requirements to the Commissioner's powers and duties.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Community work centers; require hearing before Department of Corrections may close.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Corrections1/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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