Drew Thomas St. John, II, Madison, Mississippi, Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, five year term effective July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2030, representing the Second Congressional District, vice John Scott Coopwood.

2025 Regular Session

Drew Thomas St. John II is nominated and appointed to the Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to represent the Second District for a five-year term (2025–2030).

Notified of Approval

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SN 95 — Nomination to the Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks

Overview

SN 95 is a nomination bill to appoint Drew Thomas St. John II to the Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. The appointment fills the seat previously held by John Scott Coopwood and establishes a five-year term for the representative of the Second Congressional District. The term runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030.

Nominee Details

Nominee: Drew Thomas St. John II

Hometown/Residence: Madison, Mississippi

Representing: Second Congressional District

Seat: Member of the Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (replacing John Scott Coopwood)

Term and Representation

Term Length: Five years

Term Start: July 1, 2025

Term End: June 30, 2030

Purpose of Seat: To serve as a member on the state Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, which oversees wildlife, fisheries, and parks programs in Mississippi.

Key Provisions

Officially designates Drew Thomas St. John II as a nominee for a seat on the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks.

Specifies the term length and the start/end dates.

Identifies the seat as representing the Second Congressional District, succeeding John Scott Coopwood.

Procedural History (Legislative Actions)

Referred to: Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (February 18, 2025)

Do Advise and Consent: March 27, 2025

Appointment Confirmed: March 31, 2025

Notified of Approval: April 1, 2025

Status

Current Status: Notified of Approval (nomination approved and awaiting/having completed confirmation, with the appointment proceeding to formal implementation)

Impact and Implications

Governance: Adds a new member to the Mississippi Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, potentially influencing policy and management decisions related to wildlife conservation, fisheries management, and state parks.

Policy Focus: The nominee will contribute to the commission’s oversight of hunting/fishing regulations, conservation programs, habitat restoration, and park services, aligning with the needs and interests of the Second Congressional District.

Constituents: Mississippi residents who use or rely on wildlife resources, fishing programs, and public parks may be affected through regulatory and programmatic decisions.

Budget/Fiscal: The summary does not indicate any new fiscal provisions; the bill establishes a nomination/appointment process and term but does not specify funding changes.

Next Steps

With the appointment confirmed and the term set to begin July 1, 2025, Drew Thomas St. John II would officially assume the seat on the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks for the 2025–2030 term, representing the Second District.