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MS SB2633

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Sampson Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Abolishes the Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation effective July 1, 2016, transferring all duties, assets, liabilities, and employees to the Mississippi Department of Corrections.

  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Corrections to perform the functions of the corporation's chief executive officer and board of directors, and to reorganize positions and programs for efficiency.

  • Repeals Sections 47-5-531 through 47-5-575 (Mississippi Prison Industries Act of 1990) and removes references to the corporation from Section 47-5-938.

  • Amends Section 47-5-1251 to allow the Department of Corrections to directly employ offenders in the Prison Industry Enhancement Program rather than contracting with the nonprofit corporation.

  • Updates references throughout Mississippi Code so "Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation" means "Mississippi Department of Corrections."

Legislative Description

Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation; abolish and transfer to MDOC.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Corrections2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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