MS SB2649

Reenacts the Prison Overcrowding Emergency Powers Act (Sections 47-5-701 through 47-5-729, Mississippi Code of 1972) which allows the Governor to declare a prison overcrowding state of emergency when prison population exceeds 95% of operating capacity for 30 consecutive days.

Enables the Governor to advance parole eligibility dates of qualified inmates by 30 to 90 days during a declared emergency; qualified inmates exclude those convicted of murder, kidnapping, arson, armed robbery, rape, sexual offenses, deadly weapon offenses, or habitual offender sentences.

Requires the Commissioner of Corrections to notify the Governor and State Parole Board when prison population exceeds 95% capacity, and mandates both entities submit reports on their efforts to reduce overcrowding before a state of emergency can be declared.

Allows the Governor to order additional parole eligibility date advancements (30-90 days) if overcrowding persists 60 days after initial declaration; parole eligibility dates revert to original dates upon emergency termination for inmates not released.

Extends the repeal date of the Prison Overcrowding Emergency Powers Act from July 1, 2014 to July 1, 2018.