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

SB 2634 amends Mississippi law to authorize payment for members of the Department of Marine Resources Enforcement Officers Reserve Unit during "Special Need Events" with critical personnel shortages. Previously, all reserve members served without pay; this bill creates a specific paid category for reserve officers meeting defined eligibility criteria (e.g., certification, training, or community standing). Payment amounts and event eligibility are determined by the Department director. The change applies only to designated special events, not regular reserve duties, and does not alter the reserve unit’s overall structure or volunteer status for routine operations.