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MS SB2092

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael McLendon

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Mississippi Search and Rescue Program under the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security as the coordinating state agency.
  • Office shall develop, coordinate, and conduct search and rescue operations following man-made or natural disasters within Mississippi or in coordinated response with other states or federal government.
  • Director of the Office of Homeland Security shall designate an employee for administrative duties and employ additional personnel for urban search and rescue operations, planning, and logistics.
  • Creates the Mississippi Search and Rescue Program Fund within the State Treasury to receive grants, gifts, state appropriations, and federal funds, with unexpended balances not lapsing to the General Fund.
  • Takes effect July 1, 2025.

Legislative Description

Mississippi Search and Rescue Program Act; enact.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Structure1/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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