Mental Health Regional Commissions; authorize boards of supervisors to agree to board compositions.
SB 2703 amends Mississippi law to allow county boards of supervisors to collectively agree on the membership composition of mental health regional commissions through formal resolutions, rather than requiring each county to appoint one member (like a clerk or sheriff) as currently mandated. This change directly affects county boards of supervisors in participating counties, giving them flexibility to design commission structures that better suit regional needs. The bill maintains existing requirements, including four-year terms for members, nonvoting liaisons from chancery clerks and sheriffs, and mandatory training attendance. It does not alter funding, program content, or the commission's duties, only the process for selecting members. The bill died in committee in February 2025 and was never enacted.
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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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Referred To Public Health and Welfare
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Briggs Hopson
RRepublican
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