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MS HB1643

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Clay Deweese

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Mississippi Department of Emergency Management as a new executive branch department to consolidate emergency management functions across state government
  • Establishes a Governor-appointed Executive Director to lead the department, with authority to organize subagencies, appoint office heads, and delegate responsibilities
  • Converts the existing Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) into an office within the new department, led by a Deputy Director appointed by the Executive Director
  • Transfers the Mississippi Emergency Communications Authority from MEMA's purview to become a separate office under the new department
  • Establishes an Office of Administrative Services within the department to process eligible legacy emergency communications infrastructure reimbursements using State NG911 Fund appropriations

Legislative Description

MS Department Emergency Management; create.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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