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MS SB2289

Bill

Status

Passed

3/26/2014

Primary Sponsor

Terry Burton

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 33-15-5 to define "political subdivision" as a local government created by the State of Mississippi to assist in fulfilling the state's obligations, including levee districts.

  • Authorizes the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency to present the Statewide Mutual Aid Compact (SMAC) to the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians' Tribal Council for consideration and approval.

  • Allows political subdivisions and the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians to develop and enter into mutual aid agreements with other jurisdictions inside and outside the state for emergency assistance.

  • Extends liability protections and employee benefits provided under Section 33-15-21(a) and Section 33-15-15 to the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians when participating in mutual aid agreements.

  • Requires the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency to sponsor and develop mutual aid plans and agreements between state political subdivisions and the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, effective July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Emergency management; include MS Band of Choctaw Indians as a participant under the Statewide Mutual Aid Compact.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/26/2014

Committee Referrals

County Affairs2/14/2014
Energy1/17/2014

Full Bill Text

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