Mississippi Wireless Communication Commission; move to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency.
SB 2270 would transfer the Mississippi Wireless Communication Commission from Mississippi Information Technology Services to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). The commission oversees statewide wireless communications systems used by law enforcement, emergency responders, and public safety agencies during emergencies and disasters. This bill updates legal language to place MEMA as the agency responsible for the commission’s operations and oversight. The bill died in committee in February 2025 and did not become law.
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died
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Jan 20, 2025
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Bart Williams
RRepublican
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