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MS HB894

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Taylor

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Commissioner of the Department of Corrections to request unmarked vehicles from the Governor when identifying marks would hinder official investigations.

  • Amends Section 25-1-87 of the Mississippi Code to add the MDOC Commissioner to the list of state officials authorized to request unmarked vehicles under specified conditions.

  • Requires written requests for unmarked vehicles to include the manufacturer's serial number, state inventory number, and explanation for why the vehicle should be exempt from marking requirements.

  • Requires the Governor to provide the State Department of Audit with copies of written authority approving unmarked vehicle use for oversight and compliance purposes.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Corrections2/9/2015
Corrections1/19/2015

Full Bill Text

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