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MS SB2567

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Sampson Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 25-1-87 of the Mississippi Code 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, alongside the State Adjutant General, Commissioner of Public Safety, and other designated officials.

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

  • Maintains existing requirement that the Governor furnish the State Department of Audit with a copy of written authority for any unmarked vehicles authorized.

  • 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

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Corrections2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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