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MississippiSB 26342026 Regular SessionSenate

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

Sponsored By: Scott DeLano (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Marine ResourcesAccountability, Efficiency, TransparencyPorts and Marine Resources

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Pay for Marine Patrol Reserve Officers

Beginning July 1, 2026, eligible Marine Patrol Reserve Officers can receive pay for Special Need Events. The Chief of Marine Patrol identifies events with a critical staffing shortage, and the department director must approve them. Officers must be in good standing and have the required state certification or qualifying out-of-state academy training. The director sets the pay amount.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Scott DeLano

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 173 • No: 0

House vote • 3/4/2026

Passed

Yes: 121 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/9/2026

Passed

Yes: 52 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/13/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/9/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/9/2026House

  4. Returned For Enrolling

    3/5/2026House

  5. Passed

    3/4/2026House

  6. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/3/2026House

  7. DR - TSDP: AC To MR

    3/3/2026House

  8. DR - TSDP: MR To AC

    2/25/2026House

  9. Referred To Marine Resources;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency

    2/12/2026House

  10. Transmitted To House

    2/10/2026Senate

  11. Passed

    2/9/2026Senate

  12. Title Suff Do Pass

    1/30/2026Senate

  13. Referred To Ports and Marine Resources

    1/19/2026Senate

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