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Sabrina Marie Turner, Flowood, Mississippi, BD of Directors for the Mississippi Industries for the Blind as an individual who has at least five years' actual experience in marketing or related field, term effective immediately and will end June 30, 2028.

2025 Regular Session

Nominates Sabrina Marie Turner to the Mississippi Industries for the Blind Board of Directors; requires 5+ years in marketing; term starts immediately and ends June 30, 2028.

Notified of Approval
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Bill Summary · SN 5

Summary of SN 5 — Nomination to the Mississippi Industries for the Blind Board of Directors

Overview

SN 5 nominates Sabrina Marie Turner, of Flowood, Mississippi, to serve on the Board of Directors (BD) of the Mississippi Industries for the Blind. The nominee is required to have at least five years of actual experience in marketing or a related field. The term becomes effective immediately and ends on June 30, 2028. The bill falls under the subject of Public Health and Welfare.

Purpose and Intent

  • Fill a vacant or new seat on the Mississippi Industries for the Blind Board of Directors with a qualified candidate who has marketing experience.
  • Strengthen governance and strategic input for the organization, leveraging the nominee’s marketing expertise to support its public welfare mission.

Key Provisions

  • Nominee: Sabrina Marie Turner (Flowood, MS) for the Board of Directors of the Mississippi Industries for the Blind.
  • Qualification requirement: At least five years of actual experience in marketing or a related field.
  • Term: Immediate start date with an expiration date of June 30, 2028.
  • Classification: Nomination (subject to required approval procedures).

Procedural Timeline and Actions

  • 2025-01-08: Introduced and Referred to Public Health and Welfare.
  • 2025-03-26: Committee action “Do Advise and Consent” (considered by the relevant committee).
  • 2025-03-29: Appointment Confirmed.
  • 2025-03-29: Immediate Release issued.
  • 2025-03-29: Notified of Approval (official status update).

Who is Affected

  • Sabrina Marie Turner, the nominee becoming a board member.
  • Mississippi Industries for the Blind (its Board of Directors and governance, including oversight and strategic direction).
  • Public Health and Welfare stakeholders and constituencies linked to MIB’s programs and services.

Potential Impact

  • Governance: Adds marketing expertise to the Board, potentially influencing outreach, stakeholder engagement, fundraising, and strategic communications.
  • Public Welfare: Supports the organization’s mission and operations, with implications for program delivery and visibility.
  • Timeline: The appointment shifts immediately to board service and remains in effect through June 30, 2028, assuming no further statutory changes.

Notes

  • The provided information does not include the total number of board seats, other current members, or any changes to budget or statutory authorities beyond the nomination.
  • No additional fiscal or policy changes are indicated in the summary of SN 5.

If you’d like, I can add a brief glossary of terms (e.g., “Do Advise and Consent”) or compare this nomination to typical board-appointment timelines.

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

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