HB1739Introduced in the House
Corrections Overview Task Force; establish and repeal Corrections and Criminal Justice Task Force.
Introduced by Becky Currie, District 92
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Establish The Corrections Overview Task Force; To Provide The Membership Of The Task Force; To Prescribe The Powers And Duties Of Such Task Force; To Amend Sections 47-5-10, 47-5-473, 47-5-579 And 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain Duties Shall Be Performed By The Corrections Overview Task Force Rather Than The Corrections And Criminal Justice Task Force; To Repeal Section 47-5-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Corrections And Criminal Justice Task Force As Well As Provides Its Duties, Is Repealed; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died On Calendar
March 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Passed · February 10, 2026
120
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
122 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lester Carpenter | 1 | Yes |
| Brad Mattox | 2 | Yes |
| William Arnold | 3 | Yes |
| Jody Steverson | 4 | Not Voting |
| John Faulkner | 5 | Yes |
| Justin Keen | 6 | Yes |
| Kimberly Remak | 7 | Yes |
| John Lamar | 8 | Yes |
| Cedric Burnett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Hawkins | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Corrections
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
Committee Substitute Adopted
Passed
Transmitted To Senate
Referred To Corrections
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
Died On Calendar
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