SB 2092 Mississippi Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Mississippi Search and Rescue Program Act; enact.

SB 2092 establishes Mississippi's dedicated Search and Rescue Program under the Office of Homeland Security to coordinate disaster response after natural or man-made emergencies. The bill requires the Office to develop operations, provide administrative support, and manage equipment, training, and facilities for search and rescue teams. It creates a special non-lapsing fund within the state treasury to hold grants, state appropriations, and federal funds for program use, ensuring consistent funding without annual reapproval. The program will operate statewide and coordinate with other states or federal agencies during emergencies.
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Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025
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