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Richard Alfred (Rick) Webster, Madison, Mississippi, Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund, four year term beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2029.

2026 Regular Session

Confirms Rick Webster's appointment to Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund board for 2025-2029 term; already approved by legislature in March 2026.

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Bill Summary · SN 2

Legislative bill overview

This bill confirms the appointment of Rick Webster from Madison, Mississippi to the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund for a four-year term from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029. The appointment has already been confirmed by the Mississippi legislature as of March 25, 2026.

Why is this important

The Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund manages conservation and natural resource projects across Mississippi, so board composition directly affects funding priorities and environmental policy decisions. Board appointments require legislative confirmation to ensure public accountability in how trust funds are allocated for outdoor recreation, habitat protection, and stewardship initiatives.

Potential points of contention

  • Limited public information provided about Webster's background, qualifications, or relevant expertise for this conservation-focused position
  • No details on potential conflicts of interest or prior involvement with outdoor stewardship initiatives
  • The appointment date (July 1, 2025) predates the actual confirmation (March 2026), raising questions about procedural timing and whether the appointee served without formal confirmation

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

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