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MS SB2270

Bill

Status

Failed

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bart Williams

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers the Mississippi Wireless Communication Commission from the Department of Information Technology Services to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) effective July 1, 2025

  • Requires the MEMA Executive Director to call an organizational meeting of the commission within 45 days of July 1, 2025, to elect a chairman and other officers

  • Gives MEMA joint authority with the commission to manage the statewide wireless communications system, including purchasing equipment, establishing policies, and administering the Integrated Public Safety Communications Fund

  • Adds oversight of the Wireless Communication Commission as an official duty of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency under state law

  • The 16-member commission includes representatives from state agencies (Transportation, Public Safety, Public Health, Corrections, National Guard), law enforcement associations, and local government organizations, all serving four-year terms

Legislative Description

Mississippi Wireless Communication Commission; move to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Structure1/20/2025

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