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Legislative

New Booster Seat Law Set to Take Effect

06.12.08

On July 1 of this year, if a child from the age of 4 to 7 is being transported in a passenger vehicle, that child must be in a “booster seat” when traveling. (Click on the “booster seat” text to go directly to the legislation passed this year.) There additional height and weight recommendations in [...]

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Senate Passes At-Will Employment

02.14.08

Here’s a sneak peak at one of the hot issues at the Capitol that could impact state troopers. Since so many of you have called about this issue, we thought it best to update everyone here on the website. This week, the Mississippi State Senate passed SB 2680 which allows a number of state agencies [...]

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Suggestions for the ’08 Legislative Session

06.12.07

Now is the time that we begin our planning session for the 2008 Mississippi Legislative Session. While they do not go in until early January, there is a lot of work that needs to take place between now and that time. First, we have to identify what our legislative priorities will be and have those [...]

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Session Ends with Great Success for Troopers

05.06.07

WOW! What a great session! We got a $2,500 pay raise, Move Over becomes law on July 1, stun guns purchasers must get a background check, litter fine goes up by $50 and dedicated to fallen law enforcement memorial, new trooper school, tougher guidelines for sex offenders, stronger penalties for felons caught with a gun [...]

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