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Gregory T. (Greg) Smith, Gulfport, Mississippi, State Board of Contractors as a Residential Builder representative, five year term effective July 3, 2024 and ending June 30, 2029.

2025 Regular Session

Nomination: Gregory T. Smith named Residential Builder on Mississippi State Board of Contractors for a five-year term, shaping residential licensing and oversight.

Notified of Approval
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Bill Summary · SN 20

Summary of SN 20 — Nomination of Gregory T. (Greg) Smith to the State Board of Contractors (Residential Builder Representative)

Overview

SN 20 nominates Gregory T. (Greg) Smith of Gulfport, Mississippi, to serve as the Residential Builder representative on the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. The nomination is for a five-year term extending from July 3, 2024, to June 30, 2029. The bill falls under the subject area of Business and Financial Institutions.

Purpose and Intent

  • To fill or maintain representation for the residential builder sector on the State Board of Contractors.
  • To ensure the board includes a voice with direct experience in residential construction, affecting regulatory oversight and licensing decisions relevant to residential builders.

Nominee and Position

  • Nominee: Gregory T. (Greg) Smith
  • Residence: Gulfport, Mississippi
  • Office: Residential Builder representative on the Mississippi State Board of Contractors

Term and Effective Dates

  • Term length: Five years
  • Term period stated in SN 20: July 3, 2024 to June 30, 2029
  • Practical appointment actions (per legislative timeline):
    • Referred to: Business and Financial Institutions (2025-01-10)
    • Do Advise and Consent (2025-03-27)
    • Appointment Confirmed (2025-04-01)
    • Notified of Approval (2025-04-02)
  • Notes: There is a slight apparent discrepancy between the term start date (July 3, 2024) and the formal confirmation timeline in early 2025. The bill itself specifies the five-year term dates and the nomination for the residential builder seat.

Legislative Timeline and Actions

  • 2025-01-10: Referred to the Senate committee with jurisdiction over Business and Financial Institutions
  • 2025-03-27: Do Advise and Consent (committee action)
  • 2025-04-01: Appointment Confirmed (formal Senate confirmation)
  • 2025-04-02: Notified of Approval (notice of final approval)

Potential Impact

  • Board Composition: Adds a residential builder perspective to the State Board of Contractors, potentially influencing policy, licensing standards, and disciplinary matters related to residential contracting.
  • Regulatory Influence: Depending on forthcoming board actions, the residential builder seat could affect how licenses are issued, renewed, or disciplined for residential contracting activities.
  • Sector Representation: Strengthens representation for homeowners and residential construction professionals within regulatory oversight.

Additional Considerations

  • The bill constitutes a nomination rather than a standalone appropriation or substantive regulatory change.
  • No new funding or administrative provisions are specified in the provided summary; the impact is primarily through leadership and governance of the regulatory board.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to similar board nominations or provide a quick glossary of terms (e.g., “advise and consent,” “nomination”) to help readers unfamiliar with legislative processes.

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

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