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SN 68

Max A. Phillips, Taylorsville, Mississippi, Board of Directors for MAGCOR, formerly known as Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation, term effective immediately and will end June 30, 2028.

2025 Regular Session

Nominates Max A. Phillips to the MAGCOR Board of Directors, serving from now through June 30, 2028, providing governance for the correctional-industry programs.

Notified of Approval
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Bill Summary · SN 68

Summary of SN 68 — Nomination to MAGCOR Board of Directors

Overview

SN 68 proposes the appointment of Max A. Phillips of Taylorsville, Mississippi, to the Board of Directors for MAGCOR, the state correctional-industry entity formerly known as the Mississippi Prison Industries Corporation. The nomination is effective immediately and the term ends on June 30, 2028. The bill is classified as a nomination and falls under the subject of Corrections.

Purpose and Intent

  • To fill a seat on MAGCOR’s Board of Directors by nominating Max A. Phillips.
  • To provide governance and oversight for MAGCOR’s activities related to corrections-related programs and initiatives.
  • To establish a defined, finite term for the appointee to serve on the Board.

Key Provisions

  • Nominee: Max A. Phillips (Taylorsville, MS) is named to serve on MAGCOR’s Board of Directors.
  • Term: Immediate effect (term starts now) and runs through June 30, 2028.
  • Board Nature: The appointment is to the MAGCOR Board of Directors, the body that provides governance for MAGCOR, which operates within the corrections sector.
  • Procedural Classification: The bill is a nomination; it follows the standard confirmation process (advise and consent) upon appointment.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 5, 2025
  • Referred to Committee: Corrections (February 5, 2025)
  • Do Advise and Consent: March 17, 2025
  • Appointment Confirmed: March 18, 2025
  • Notified of Approval: March 19, 2025

Who Is Affected

  • MAGCOR Board of Directors: Receives a new appointed member for the term ending June 30, 2028.
  • Max A. Phillips: Becomes a Board member with duties related to governance and oversight of MAGCOR’s correctional-industry activities.
  • Mississippi correctional system stakeholders: Potentially affected by Board decisions on policies, programs, and partnerships connected to MAGCOR’s mission.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Governance stability: A defined term provides continuity and accountability on the MAGCOR Board.
  • Expertise and oversight: The appointee’s background (not specified here) would influence MAGCOR’s strategic direction in correctional-industry programs.
  • Operational implications: Board decisions may affect program implementation, contracts, workforce development, and partnerships within the correctional system.
  • Compliance and ethics: As a board appointment, the nominee would be expected to comply with state ethics and conflict-of-interest requirements.

Summary

SN 68 is a routine nomination to fill a MAGCOR Board seat for a fixed term through mid-2028. The process moved from introduction and committee referral to formal confirmation and approval in March 2025, culminating in the appointment of Max A. Phillips. The bill’s enactment would formalize Phillips’s service on MAGCOR’s Board for the stated term, contributing to the governance of Mississippi’s correctional-industry initiatives.

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

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