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MS SB2634

MS SB2634
Department of Marine Resources; authorize payment of reserve unit for Special Need Events.


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Introduced
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
02/09/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 49-15-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Payment Of Members Of The Department Of Marine Resources Enforcement Officers Reserve Unit For Special Need Events With Critical Shortages Of Personnel; To Establish Criteria For Reserve Officers To Be Eligible To Be Paid For Service On Special Need Events; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends Mississippi Code Section 49-15-21 to allow members of the Department of Marine Resources Enforcement Officers Reserve Unit to be paid for their service during "Special Need Events," which are defined as situations with critical shortages of personnel as determined by the Chief of Marine Patrol and approved by the director. To qualify for this pay, reserve officers must be in good standing and have completed a board of minimum standards certification or an academy from another state recognized by the Board on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Training. This provision overrides the general rule that reserve unit members serve without pay.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred To Marine Resources;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency (on 02/12/2026)

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