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SN 35

Joseph Read Hendon, Ph.D., Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Gulf States Marine Commission as the Mississippi citizen representative, three year term effective June 12, 2024 and ending January 9, 2027.

2025 Regular Session

Mississippi appoints Dr. Joseph Hendon to represent the state on the Gulf States Marine Commission for three years, confirmed March 2025.

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Bill Summary · SN 35

Legislative bill overview

Bill SN 35 appoints Joseph Read Hendon, Ph.D., from Ocean Springs, Mississippi to serve as the Mississippi citizen representative on the Gulf States Marine Commission for a three-year term from June 12, 2024 through January 9, 2027. This is a gubernatorial appointment that requires Senate confirmation.

Why is this important

The Gulf States Marine Commission coordinates marine resource management and policy across multiple Gulf states. The citizen representative position ensures public and local perspectives inform interstate decisions affecting Mississippi's coastal economies, fisheries, and environmental management.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited public information about Hendon's specific qualifications, experience, or policy positions on marine resource issues
  • The appointment became effective June 2024 but confirmation did not occur until March 2025, creating an extended period of uncertainty about representation
  • No details provided regarding whether this appointment faced opposition or what alternative candidates may have been considered

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

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