AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 45-1-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ENTER INTO A LEASE OR SUBLEASE AGREEMENT FOR SPACE IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY HEADQUARTERS BUILDING WITH A THIRD PARTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE TO THE DEPARTMENT AND ITS EMPLOYEES; TO AMEND SECTION 45-3-51, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO RETAIN A SIDEARM UPON RETIREMENT; TO AUTHORIZE A BENEFICIARY OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO RETAIN THE SIDEARM OF SUCH OFFICER OR AGENT; TO AMEND SECTION 45-9-131, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, AS AMENDED BY HOUSE BILL NO. 634, 2024 REGULAR SESSION, TO CONFORM; TO CREATE THE STATE MEDICAL EXAMINER TASK FORCE TO REPLACE THE STATE MEDICAL EXAMINER ADVISORY COUNCIL; TO AMEND SECTION 41-61-55, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE STATE MEDICAL EXAMINER ADVISORY COUNCIL; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 45-1-3, 45-3-51, 45-9-131, 63-11-30, 97-3-54.7, 41-61-55, 77-7-345
Committee Substitute: 45-1-3, 45-3-51
As Passed by the Senate: 45-1-3, 45-3-51
Approved by the Governor: 45-1-3, 45-3-51, 41-61-55