Mississippi · HB1694

Inmate Welfare Fund; revise committee for and increase inmate phone call commissions percentage deposited to.

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Sponsors: 1
Votes: Mar 3
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An act to amend section 47-5-158, mississippi code of 1972, to revise the composition of the inmate welfare fund committee to include the chairpersons of the house and senate corrections committees and the chairpersons of the house and senate accountability, efficiency and transparency committees as nonvoting members; To require the committee to meet at least once quarterly; And for related purposes.

Subjects

Inmate Welfare Fund

Progress

Sent to committeeJan 19, 2026
Committee said yesFeb 3, 2026
PassedFeb 10, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 17, 2026
FailedMar 3, 2026

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