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MS SB2311

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Sampson Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 25-1-87 to allow the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections to request unmarked vehicles when identifying marks would hinder official investigations.

  • Adds the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections to the list of state officials authorized to request unmarked vehicles from the Governor for investigative purposes.

  • Requires written requests for unmarked vehicles to include the manufacturer's serial number, state inventory number, and explanation of why markings would interfere with investigations.

  • Requires the Governor to provide copies of authorization for unmarked vehicles to the State Department of Audit for oversight and compliance tracking.

  • Takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

State-owned vehicles; MDOC Commissioner may request unmarked vehicle for use in official investigations.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2014

Committee Referrals

Corrections1/17/2014

Full Bill Text

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