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SN 78

John Alan (Alan) Lange, Ridgeland, Mississippi, Mississippi Business Finance Corporation as an individual associated with small business, remainder of a six year term effective June 6, 2024 and ending March 31, 2029, vice Ralph Chapman.

2025 Regular Session

Nomination of John Alan Lange to MBFC as a small-business board member fills the remaining 2024-2029 term, boosting governance and support for Mississippi small businesses.

Notified of Approval
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Bill Summary · SN 78

Summary of SN 78 — Nomination of John Alan Lange to the Mississippi Business Finance Corporation

What the bill does

  • SN 78 is a Senate nomination to appoint John Alan Lange (John Alan Lange, Ridgeland, Mississippi) to the Mississippi Business Finance Corporation (MBFC) as a member associated with small business.
  • The appointment is to fill the remainder of a six-year term that runs from June 6, 2024, to March 31, 2029, succeeding Ralph Chapman.
  • The nomination is classified as a “nomination” and falls under the subject of finance.

Nominee and position

  • Nominee: John Alan (Alan) Lange, Ridgeland, Mississippi
  • Position: Member of the Mississippi Business Finance Corporation
  • Scope: The appointee is described as an individual associated with small business, bringing presumably related expertise to MBFC governance and financing decisions.
  • Term: Remainder of a six-year term (June 6, 2024 – March 31, 2029)

Procedural history and timeline

  • 2025-02-05: Referred to the Senate Finance Committee for consideration
  • 2025-03-25: Committee action “Do Advise and Consent”
  • 2025-03-26: Appointment Confirmed by the Senate
  • 2025-03-27: Notified of Approval (final status)
  • Status: Notified of Approval

Key provisions and mechanics

  • This bill does not outline specific duties or powers within its text as a standalone act; rather, it authorizes the appointment of a new MBFC board member through the gubernatorial/appointing process and Senate confirmation.
  • The appointment is subject to the usual “advise and consent” procedure, meaning the nominee must be confirmed by the Mississippi Senate before taking or continuing service.

Expected impact and affected parties

  • Mississippi Business Finance Corporation: The MBFC would gain a new board member with a background related to small business, which can influence strategic oversight, financing programs, and policy priorities for small business lending and economic development.
  • Small businesses in Mississippi: Potential indirect beneficiaries of MBFC’s improved or continued governance and financing programs.
  • Ralph Chapman: The outgoing or predecessor seat-holder is being replaced; the term of Lange will fill the completion of the prior term.

Timeline and effective date notes

  • The remainder of the six-year term: June 6, 2024 – March 31, 2029
  • Confirmation sequence occurred in late March 2025, with final approval communicated on March 27, 2025

Bottom line

SN 78 confirms the appointment of John Alan Lange to the MBFC board, aligning governance with representation from the small-business community. The nomination progressed through the standard committee and full-Senate confirmation process and is now official.

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

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