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SN 89

Van Kyle Ray, Pontotoc, Mississippi, Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund, four year term effective July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2029.

2026 Regular Session

Mississippi appoints Van Kyle Ray to the Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Board for four-year term managing state conservation and recreation policy starting July 2025.

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Bill Summary · SN 89

Legislative bill overview

This bill appoints Van Kyle Ray from Pontotoc, Mississippi to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund for a four-year term beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2029. The appointment has already been confirmed by the Senate (March 2026) and approved by the Governor.

Why is this important

The Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund manages conservation and outdoor recreation investments across the state. Board members make decisions affecting land preservation, wildlife management, and public access to natural resources, which influence both environmental policy and recreational opportunities for Mississippi residents.

Potential points of contention

  • No significant policy controversy apparent in this routine personnel appointment
  • Standard gubernatorial and legislative confirmation process completed without documented opposition
  • Board composition decisions can be contentious in conservation policy, though no specific concerns are evident here

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

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