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MS SB2633
Bill
Status
2/23/2016
Primary Sponsor
Sampson Jackson
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AI Summary
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Abolishes the Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation effective July 1, 2016, transferring all duties, assets, liabilities, and employees to the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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