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SN 60

John M. Robinson, Tupelo, Mississippi, State Tax Appeals Board as an Associate Member, six year term beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2030.

2025 Regular Session

Nominates John M. Robinson as Associate Member of the Mississippi State Tax Appeals Board for a six-year term (7/1/2024-6/30/2030), expanding board capacity and affecting taxpayers.

Notified of Approval
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Bill Summary · SN 60

Summary of SN 60 – Nomination to State Tax Appeals Board as Associate Member

Overview

SN 60 nominates John M. Robinson (Tupelo, Mississippi) to serve as an Associate Member of the State Tax Appeals Board. The nomination specifies a six-year term beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2030. The bill is classified as a nomination under the finance subject area. The bill's status shows a process of confirmation through the appropriate Senate or legislative body, culminating in approval.

Purpose and Intent

  • To appoint John M. Robinson as an Associate Member of the Mississippi State Tax Appeals Board.
  • To ensure the Board has six years of additional service from the stated start date, providing continuity and expertise in hearing and deciding state tax appeals.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Appointment: The bill designates John M. Robinson as an Associate Member of the State Tax Appeals Board.
  • Term Length: Six-year term, from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2030.
  • Status and Confirmation Path: The nomination follows the standard confirmation process (referred to Finance, advised and consent, appointment confirmed, and final notification of approval).

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • State Tax Appeals Board: Expansion of membership with one additional Associate Member, potentially increasing capacity to hear cases and contributing to board deliberations.
  • John M. Robinson: Appointed associate member, subject to applicable ethics, conflict-of-interest, and salary/compensation provisions for board members.
  • Taxpayers and Tax Administrators: Indirectly affected as the board’s composition can influence decisions on state tax appeals and the pace of proceedings.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • January 10, 2025: Referred to Finance for consideration.
  • January 2025 – March 2025: Advise and Consent process completed.
  • March 26, 2025: Appointment Confirmed.
  • March 27, 2025: Notified of Approval.
  • Noted anomaly: The term begins July 1, 2024, which precedes the nomination and introductory dates listed for 2025. This may reflect retroactive timing in the bill’s text or a pre-existing vacancy filled by this nomination.

Additional Considerations

  • The bill text does not specify compensation, duties, or eligibility beyond the nomination and term details. Readers may wish to review the full bill for any statutory requirements governing board membership, ethics disclosures, or salary provisions.
  • Monitoring of forthcoming agency or legislative notes could clarify whether the term aligns with other board appointments and any retroactive implications.

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

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