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SN 28

Dennis J. Erby, Columbus, Mississippi, Crime Stoppers Advisory Council, two year term effective July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2026, vice Ms. Anna Ward Sukmann.

2025 Regular Session

Appoints Dennis J. Erby to the Crime Stoppers Advisory Council, filling Anna Sukmann's seat for a two-year term (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026) to strengthen governance.

Notified of Approval
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Bill Summary · SN 28

Legislative Bill Summary – SN 28

Overview

SN 28 is a Senate nomination bill to appoint Dennis J. Erby of Columbus, Mississippi, to the Crime Stoppers Advisory Council. The appointment is to fill the seat previously held by Anna Ward Sukmann, for a two-year term.

Purpose and intent

  • To nominate and confirm Dennis J. Erby as a member of the Crime Stoppers Advisory Council.
  • To replace the current member, Anna Ward Sukmann, ensuring continued governance and guidance for state crime-stoppers programs.

Key provisions

  • Nominee: Dennis J. Erby (Columbus, Mississippi) is nominated to the Crime Stoppers Advisory Council.
  • Vacancy/Replacement: Nomination fills the seat formerly held by Anna Ward Sukmann.
  • Term length: Two-year term.
  • Term dates: July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026.
  • Classification: Nomination (as a procedural bill to approve an appointment to a quasi-judicial/administrative body).

Affected parties

  • Individual: Dennis J. Erby becomes a council member.
  • Advisory Council: Crime Stoppers Advisory Council gains a new member for a defined two-year term.
  • Existing Council member (Anna Ward Sukmann): Vacancy to be filled by this appointment.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: January 10, 2025.
  • Referred to: Judiciary, Division B (January 10, 2025).
  • Do Advise and Consent: March 13, 2025.
  • Appointment Confirmed: March 19, 2025.
  • Notified of Approval: March 20, 2025.
  • Current status: Notified of Approval (appointment finalized).

Potential impact

  • Strengthens the Crime Stoppers Advisory Council with a new member, contributing to policy guidance and oversight for state crime-stoppers initiatives.
  • Provides continuity for the council’s leadership and operations through a defined two-year term.
  • The bill is a procedural nomination, with implications primarily for governance of the advisory council rather than broad statutory changes.

Additional notes

  • This summary reflects the information provided for SN 28, including the term dates and replacement of a current member. If additional provisions or context (e.g., duties of the Crime Stoppers Advisory Council or salary/benefits) exist in related statutes, they are not specified in the bill text provided.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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