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Introduced
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
In Committee
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Desoto County, Mississippi, To Purchase Radar Speed Detection Equipment For Use By The Sheriff's Department Of The County In The Enforcement Of Speed Limits On The Roads And State Highways Of The County Outside The Corporate Limits Of Any Incorporated Municipality; To Provide That Any Funds Received Through Use Of Such Equipment Shall Be Used To Fund Resource Officers In The Desoto County Public Schools; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors to purchase radar speed detection equipment for the county sheriff's department to use on public county roads and state highways outside of incorporated municipality limits. The bill specifies that the board can spend county funds to acquire the radar equipment, and that the sheriff and deputy sheriffs are permitted to operate the equipment to enforce motor vehicle speed limits in these areas. Importantly, any funds generated from speeding citations issued using this radar equipment will be specifically earmarked to fund school resource officers in DeSoto County's public schools. The legislation is designed to enhance traffic enforcement and potentially improve school safety by providing a dedicated funding mechanism for resource officers through traffic fine revenue. The bill will take effect immediately upon its passage, allowing the county to implement these provisions promptly.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 04/03/2025)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB1895.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/1800-1899/HB1895IN.htm |
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