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SN 62

Maj Gen (Ret.) William J. (Cris) Crisler, Clinton, Mississippi, State Veterans Affairs Board to represent the state at large, five year term effective June 1, 2025 and ending May 31, 2030.

2025 Regular Session

Nominees Maj Gen (Ret.) William J. Crisler to join the State Veterans Affairs Board for a five-year, statewide at-large term starting 2025.

Notified of Approval
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Bill Summary · SN 62

Summary: SN 62 – Nomination to State Veterans Affairs Board

Overview

SN 62 nominates Maj Gen (Ret.) William J. (Cris) Crisler of Clinton, Mississippi, to serve on the Mississippi State Veterans Affairs Board representing the state at large. The appointment is for a five-year term beginning June 1, 2025 and ending May 31, 2030. The bill is classified as a nomination and falls under the subject area of Veterans and Military Affairs.

Purpose and Intent

  • To fill a vacancy on the State Veterans Affairs Board by appointing a qualified representative who will serve the state at large.
  • To ensure continued leadership and guidance for Mississippi’s veterans programs and services through a sitting board member for a five-year term.

Key Provisions

  • Nominee: Maj Gen (Ret.) William J. (Cris) Crisler, affiliated with Clinton, Mississippi.
  • Seat: State Veterans Affairs Board, representing the state at large (not a district-specific seat).
  • Term: Five years, from June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2030.
  • Status: The nomination is subject to the legislative process (advise and consent), and upon confirmation, the appointment is formalized.
  • Classification: Nomination; no separate statutory changes are described beyond the appointive process.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • January 10, 2025: Referred to the Veterans and Military Affairs committee/office for consideration.
  • March 4, 2025: Board/committee “Do Advise and Consent” step completed.
  • March 7, 2025: Appointment confirmed.
  • March 10, 2025: Notified of approval, finalizing the appointment.

Potential Impact

  • Governance: Adds a new at-large voice to the State Veterans Affairs Board, potentially influencing policy, oversight, and strategic direction for veterans services and programs in Mississippi.
  • Representation: Ensures statewide representation on the board, which can affect program prioritization and resource allocation for veterans’ needs.
  • Continuity: A five-year term supports stability and continuity in leadership and program implementation.

Who is Affected

  • Mississippi State Veterans Affairs Board and its governance decisions.
  • Mississippi veterans and beneficiaries who rely on state veterans services (claims processing, program administration, outreach, etc.).
  • The nominee, Maj Gen (Ret.) William J. (Cris) Crisler, and the broader Mississippi veteran community that benefits from board leadership.

Note: This summary reflects the information provided and does not speculate beyond the stated bill text and reported actions.

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

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