Mississippi Bills

Recognize City of Greenville as a National Model for innovative coordinated public safety strategies.

Last action: Referred To Rules

Declaring April 2, 2026, as "Drive to Arrive Day" in Mississippi to commit to distraction-free driving.

Last action: Referred To Rules

Commend Javarius Smith of Madison S. Palmer High School for winning consecutive MHSAA 2A Weightlifting Championships.

Last action: Referred To Rules

Commend Coach Bill Ward upon his induction into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Last action: Immediate Release

Extend condolences of Mississippi Senate on the passing of former Ole Miss Athletic Director Warner Alford, Jr.

Last action: Adopted

Recognize WWII Veteran Staff Sergeant William Thurman Epps and congratulate upon the occasion of his 100th birthday.

Last action: Adopted

Commend David Hoke for delivering Bibles to the Mississippi Legislature.

Last action: Adopted

Commend Patrick Wilcher as "Instructor of the Year" at the Perkinston Campus of MGCCC.

Last action: Adopted

Commend Dr. Gabriel Posadas as "Instructor of the Year" at the George County Center of MGCCC.

Last action: Adopted

Commend Dr. Linda Nix as "Instructor of the Year" at the Jackson County Campus of MGCCC.

Last action: Adopted

Commend Vic A. Gauthreaux, Jr., as "Instructor of the Year" for MGCCC Harrison County Campus.

Last action: Adopted

Commend Ingomar Lady Falcons Basketball Team for fourth consecutive Class 1A State Championship.

Last action: Adopted

Commend Magnolia Heights School Chiefs Baseball Team for seven consecutive MAIS 5A State Championships and No. 1 Ranking.

Last action: Adopted

Congratulate Tishomingo High School's Meg Moore as "Gatorade Mississippi Girls Basketball Player of the Year."

Last action: Adopted

Commend Tishomingo County High School Lady Braves Basketball Team for Class 4A State Championship.

Last action: Adopted

Commend Booneville High School Lady Blue Devils Girls Basketball Team for back-to-back 3A State Championships.

Last action: Adopted

Commend Raleigh High School Football Team upon winning the MHSAA Class 3A State Championship.

Last action: Adopted

Commend East Rankin Academy Girls Cross Country Team for 5th Consecutive MAIS 4A State Championship.

A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2025 East Rankin Academy Lady Patriots Girls Cross Country Team And Coach David Hopper For Their 5th Consecutive Mais 4a State Championship.

Last action: Adopted

Commend East Rankin Academy Patriots Boys Soccer Team for back-to-back State Championships.

A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2025-2026 East Rankin Academy Patriots Boys Soccer Team And Head Coach Reid Westover For Winning Back-to-back Mais Division Iii State Championships.

Last action: Adopted

Commend East Rankin Academy Shooting Sports Team for 6th consecutive State Championship.

A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The East Rankin Academy Shooting Sports Team And Coach Matthew Miller For Winning Their Sixth Consecutive Mississippi Scholastic Shooting Program State Championship.

Last action: Adopted

Winston Academy Patriots Football Team; commend on winning the 2025 MAIS Class 2A Division II State Championship.

A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Winston Academy Patriots Football Team And Head Coach Pat Byrd Upon Winning The 2025 Mais Class 2a Division Ii State Championship.

Last action: Adopted

Commend Ingomar Attendance Center Lady Falcons Girls Volleyball Team for 2025 Championship season.

A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Ingomar Attendance Center Lady Falcons Girls Volleyball Team And Head Coach Andy Wilbanks For Their Class 1a 2025 Championship Season.

Last action: Adopted

Commend 2025 West Union Eagles Baseball Team for first-ever Class 1A State Championship.

A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The 2025 West Union Eagles Baseball Team And Coach Ashley Russell For Winning Their First-ever Mhsaa Class 1a State Championship.

Last action: Adopted

Commend Northwest Mississippi Community College Women's Soccer Team on winning back-to-back national championships.

A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers Women's Soccer Team For Capturing Back-to-back National Junior College Athletic Association (njcaa) Championships And Earning The Highest Team Gpa In Th...

Last action: Adopted

Commend Brookhaven Academy Lady Cougars MAIS 4A-D3 Fast-Pitch Softball State Championship.

A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Brookhaven Academy Lady Cougars Girls Fast-pitch Softball Team And Coach Lisa Covington For Sweeping Rival Silliman For The 2026 Mais 4a-d3 Girls Fast-pitch Softball Title.

Last action: Adopted

Commend Simpson County Academy's Lilly Overby as three-time State Cross-Country Champion and Gatorade Girls Player of the Year.

A Resolution Commending And Congratulating Simpson County Academy's Lilly Overby As Three-time Cross-country State Champion And 2024-2025 Gatorade Mississippi Girls Cross-country Player Of The Year.

Last action: Adopted

Commend Simpson County Academy Cougars Boys Cross-Country Team for back-to-back State Championships.

A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Simpson County Academy Cougars Boys Cross-country Team And Coach Of The Year Angel Overstreet For Back-to-back State Mais 4a Division 1 State Championships And For Being Undefeated In 2025.

Last action: Adopted

Commend Ole Miss Rifle Team for first-ever National Smoothbore Championship.

A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Ole Miss Women's Rifle Team And First-year Coach Will Shaner For Winning Their First-ever Ncaa Team Title In Smallbore And Team Member Audrey Gogniat For Defending Her Air Rifle Individual Title.

Last action: Adopted

Commend Northwest Mississippi Community College Cheer Team for achievements at the 2026 UCA and UDA College National Championships.

A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Northwest Mississippi Community College Cheer Team For Its Multiple National Championships And Continued Excellence At The 2026 Uca And Uda College National Championships In Orlando, Florida.

Last action: Adopted

Commend Northwest Mississippi Community College Dance Team upon winning a national dance championship.

A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Northwest Mississippi Community College Dance Team For Winning A National Championship At The 2026 Uda College Nationals And Continuing A Championship Legacy With A Three-peat Victory In The Open Hip-...

Last action: Adopted

Commend Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers Football Team for winning the 2025 MACCC Championship.

A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Northwest Mississippi Community College Rangers Football Team And Head Coach Benjy Parker On Their Successful 2025 Season And Victory In The Mississippi Association Of Community Colleges Conference (m...

Last action: Adopted

Commend Northwest Mississippi College Women's Basketball Team on winning the NJCAA Region 23 Championship.

A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Northwest Mississippi Community College Women's Basketball Team On Winning The National Junior College Athletic Association (njcaa) Region 23 Championship And For Their Outstanding 2025-2026 Season.

Last action: Adopted

Recognize legendary basketball Coach Steve Knight on career and 800th victory.

A Resolution Recognizing Legendary Basketball Coach Steve Knight As He Retires After A 44-year Career As Men's Basketball Coach At William Carey University And His 800th Career Victory.

Last action: Adopted

Commend Bolivar Northside High School Boys Basketball Team for first 2A State Championship.

A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The North Bolivar School District Northside High School Gators Boys Basketball Team And Coach Demarcus Mckinley For Winning Their First Class 2a State Championship.

Last action: Adopted

Commend Eupora High School Eagles Cheerleaders on winning 2025 MHSAA 2A State Championship.

A Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Eupora High School Eagles Cheerleaders And Cheer Coaches Jamie Walker And Kristy Tindall On Winning The 2025 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) 2a State Championship.

Last action: Adopted

Recognize 30th Anniversary of The Piney Woods School Summer Enrichment "Kappa Kamp" Program.

A Resolution Recognizing The 30th Anniversary Of The Piney Woods School Summer Enrichment "kappa Kamp" Program Sponsored By Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

Last action: Adopted

Recognize Mrs. Zell Long upon the occasion of her retirement as CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of North Mississippi.

A Resolution Recognizing The Contributions Of Mrs. Zell Long Upon The Occasion Of Her Retirement As Ceo Of The Boys And Girls Clubs Of North Mississippi.

Last action: Adopted

Jackson County; revise powers and duties of county fair board.

An Act To Amend Chapter 911, Local And Private Laws Of 1989, To Revise The Powers And Duties Of The County Fair Board Of Jackson County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.

Last action: Returned For Enrolling

Jackson County; extend repealer on authority to contribute to Friends of Arts, Culture and Education (F.A.C.E.).

An Act To Amend Chapter 940, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Repeal Date On The Authority Of The Board Of Supervisors Of Jackson County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The Friends Of Arts, Culture And Education (f.a.c.e.); And F...

Last action: Returned For Enrolling

Suffrage; restore to Corderro Martin.

An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Corderro Martin Of Harrison County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.

Last action: Title Suff Do Pass

Town of Ackerman; authorize a tax on restaurants to promote tourism, parks and recreation.

An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Ackerman, Mississippi, To Levy A 2% Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants For The Purpose Of Providing Funds To Promote Tourism And Parks And Recreation Within The Town; To...

Last action: Returned For Enrolling

Suffrage; restore to Dennis Hopkins.

An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Dennis Hopkins Of Marshall County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.

Last action: Title Suff Do Pass

Suffrage; restore to Lawrence Daniels.

An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Lawrence Daniels Of Lowndes County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.

Last action: Title Suff Do Pass

Suffrage; restore to Melvin Jackson of Monroe County.

An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Melvin Jackson Of Monroe County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.

Last action: Title Suff Do Pass

Suffrage; restore to Jerlean Cummings.

An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Jerlean Cummings Of Clay County, Mississippi; And For Related Purposes.

Last action: Title Suff Do Pass

Town of Vaiden; authorize tax on restaurants for tourism and parks and recreation.

An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Vaiden, Mississippi, To Levy A 2% Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants To Provide Funds For The Promotion Of Tourism And Parks And Recreation; To Require That The Levy Of ...

Last action: Returned For Enrolling

City of Philadelphia; authorize a contribution to Philadelphia Transit.

An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Philadelphia, Mississippi, To Make A Contribution To Philadelphia Transit; And For Related Purposes.

Last action: Returned For Enrolling

City of Hattiesburg; extend repealer on tourism commission and hotel/motel tax.

An Act To Amend Chapter 878, Local And Private Laws Of 1990, As Last Amended By Chapter 916, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2027, To July 1, 2031, On The Provisions Of Law That Create The Hattiesburg Tour...

Last action: Returned For Enrolling

DeSoto County; authorize the use of golf carts and low-speed vehicles on certain public roads.

An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Desoto County, Mississippi, To Allow The Operation Of Golf Carts And Low-speed Vehicles On Public Roads And Streets In The Buena Vista Lakes Subdivision Within The County; To Require Individuals Oper...

Last action: Returned For Enrolling

Marshall County; extend repealer on, and raise annual amount of, authority to contribute to Byhalia Area Arts Council.

An Act To Amend Chapter 946, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Repeal Date On The Authority Of The Board Of Supervisors Of Marshall County, Mississippi, To Contribute Funds To The Byhalia Area Arts Council; To Increase The Authorized C...

Last action: Returned For Enrolling

City of Moss Point; extend repeal date on restaurant tax for tourism and parks and recreation.

An Act To Amend Chapter 958, Local And Private Laws Of 2018, To Extend The Date Of Repeal As Amended By Chapter 921, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Moss Point, Missi...

Last action: Returned For Enrolling

City of Jackson; extend repealer on CVB, and authorize additional 1% hotel/motel tax and 1/2% restaurant tax.

An Act To Amend Chapter 909, Local And Private Laws Of 1999, As Last Amended By Chapter 930, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Provisions Of Law That Create The Jackson Convention And Visitors Bureau And Impose A ...

Last action: Returned For Enrolling

City of Clinton; extend repealer on authority for tax on restaurants to promote tourism, parks and recreation.

An Act To Amend Chapter 950, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Repeal Date On The Authority Of The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Clinton, Mississippi, To Levy A 2% Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants For The Purp...

Last action: Returned For Enrolling

City of Laurel; extend repealer on authority for tax on hotels and motels to promote tourism.

An Act To Amend Chapter 925, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, Extend The Repealer On The Law Authorizing The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Laurel, Mississippi, To Levy A Tax In An Amount Not To Exceed 3% Upon The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of H...

Last action: Returned For Enrolling

Appropriation; additional to certain state agencies and boards for FY2026 and FY2027.

An Act Making An Additional Appropriation Of Capital Expense Funds And Special Funds For Fiscal Years 2026 And 2027 To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi Department Of Child Protection Services; The Department Of Public Safety; The Mississippi...

Last action: Unanimous Consent Granted

Appropriation; Gulf Coast Restoration Funds to the Mississippi Development Authority.

An Act Making An Appropriation And A Reappropriation To The Mississippi Development Authority To Authorize And Reauthorize The Expenditure Of Gulf Coast Restoration Funds Previously Appropriated For Projects For Fiscal Year 2027.

Last action: Motion to Reconsider Tabled

Appropriation; Finance and Administration, Department of.

An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Department Of Finance And Administration For Fiscal Year 2027.

Last action: Motion to Reconsider Tabled

City of Natchez and Adams County; extend repealer on, and revise amounts of, authority to contribute annually to Natchez, Inc.

An Act To Amend Chapter 901, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, By Extending The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2026, To July 1, 2030, On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Natchez, Mississippi, And The Board O...

Last action: Returned For Enrolling

City of Richland; extend repealer on bar and restaurant tourism tax.

An Act To Amend Chapter 938, Local And Private Laws Of 1998, As Last Amended By Chapter 903, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Repealer On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Richland, Mississi...

Last action: Returned For Enrolling

City of Richland; extend date of repeal on hotel/motel tourism tax.

An Act To Amend Chapter 906, Local And Private Laws Of 2018, As Amended By Chapter 904, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The City Of Richland, Mississ...

Last action: Returned For Enrolling

City of Starkville; extend repeal date on economic development, tourism/convention tax.

An Act To Amend Chapter 950, Local And Private Laws Of 1994, As Last Amended By Chapter 905, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Repeal Date On The City Of Starkville's Economic Development, Tourism And Convention Tax; And For Related Pu...

Last action: Returned For Enrolling

Disaster Assistance Trust Fund; transfer certain funds to.

An Act To Direct The State Treasurer, In Conjunction With The State Fiscal Officer, To Transfer $20 Million From The Capital Expense Fund To The Disaster Assistance Trust Fund Upon The Effective Date Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.

Last action: Conference Report Adopted

Motor vehicles; revise notices procedures to owners and lienholders regarding towing and sale of.

An Act To Amend Sections 85-7-251, 63-23-5 And 63-23-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Towing Companies To Use A Third-party Vendor Meeting The Requirements Of The Department Of Revenue To Locate And Notify Owners And Lienholders Of Towed Ve...

Last action: Conference Report Filed

Distinctive motor vehicle license tag; authorize issuance to supporters of Shower Power.

An Act To Amend Section 27-19-56.549, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Issuance Of Distinctive Motor Vehicle License Tags To Supporters Of Shower Power; And For Related Purposes.

Last action: Conference Report Adopted

Money Transmission Modernization Act; require licensee to charge fee for 287(g) and General Fund, refundable via income tax credit.

An Act To Require Licensees Under The Money Transmission Modernization Act To Collect A Fee Of $7.50 For Each Transaction Not In Excess Of $500.00 And 1.5% Of Any Amount In Excess Of $500.00; To Require The Fee To Be Remitted Quarterly To The Depa...

Last action: Conference Report Filed

Capital sexual battery; create crime of.

An Act To Require A Separate Proceeding On The Issue Of A Penalty For The Crime Of Capital Sexual Battery; To Amend Section 97-3-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Crime Of Capital Sexual Battery; To Authorize The Death Penalty; To Provi...

Last action: Motion to Reconsider Entered

MDCPS state central registry; revise provisions related to.

An Act To Amend Section 43-21-257, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Court Or Youth Court Judge To Send The Mississippi Department Of Child Protection Services A Copy Of A Judgement Upon Criminal Conviction Or Adjudication Of A Child; To Amen...

Last action: Conference Report Adopted

Mississippi Transparency in Consumer Legal Funding Act; enact.

An Act To Enact The Mississippi Transparency In Consumer Legal Funding Act; To Provide That The Purpose Of The Act Is To Promote Consumer Protections Related To Consumer Legal Funding Transactions; To Define Terms; To Provide Requirements For Lega...

Last action: Conference Report Filed

Juvenile crime; amend provisions related to.

An Act To Amend Section 43-21-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain Acts Attempted Or Committed By A Child Related To Firearms Are Within The Original Jurisdiction Of The Youth Court; To Amend Section 97-37-35, Mississippi Code Of...

Last action: Conference Report Adopted

Memorial highways; designate a segment of Mississippi Hwy 550 in Lincoln County as the "Lamar Smith Memorial Highway."

An Act To Designate A Segment Of Mississippi Highway 550 Located In Lincoln County, Mississippi, As The "lamar Smith Memorial Highway"; And For Related Purposes.

Last action: Conference Report Adopted

Northeast District; allow greater flexibility regarding where the livestock show may be held.

An Act To Amend Section 69-5-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Greater Flexibility Regarding Where The Northeast District Livestock Show May Be Held; And For Related Purposes.

Last action: Conference Report Adopted

State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering; revise various provisions related to.

An Act To Amend Section 73-7-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Notice Of All State Board Of Cosmetology And Barbering (board) Meetings Be Given As Provided In Section 25-41-1 Et Seq.; To Establish Certain Qualifications To Be Eligible F...

Last action: Enrolled Bill Signed

Rural Hospital Pilot Program; establish.

An Act To Establish The Rural Hospital Pilot Program; To Define The Term "rural Hospital" As Used In This Program; To Authorize The State Health Officer To Issue A License To Operate An Outpatient Dialysis Unit For Not More Than Three Rural Hospit...

Last action: Recommitted For Further Conf

Mississippi Department of Insurance; establish comprehensive mitigation program for retrofitting insurable homes.

An Act To Create The "strengthen Mississippi Homes Act" To Establish A Comprehensive Mitigation Program In The Mississippi Department Of Insurance For Retrofitting Insurable Homes; To Amend Section 83-1-191, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Rename The...

Last action: Conference Report Filed

Driver's license; amend provision related to.

An Act To Amend Section 63-1-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Any New, Renewal Or Duplicate Driver's License, Temporary Driving Permit Or Commercial Driver's License Issued To A Person Under This Chapter To Bear An Indication Of The Sex Of...

Last action: Conference Report Adopted

Mississippi Driver's License Law; revise provisions of.

An Act To Amend Section 63-1-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Update Procedures Related To The Filing Of Certain Statements; To Amend Section 63-1-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Certain Language Concerning Receipts Provided To Applicants;...

Last action: Conference Report Filed

MS Future Innovators Act; enact to require high-school computer science or CTE with embedded computer science course.

An Act To Create New Section 37-13-215, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That, Beginning With The Entering Ninth-grade Class Of 2029-2030, A Public High School Student Shall, Before Graduation, Be Required To Earn One Unit Of Credit In A High-...

Last action: Conference Report Filed

Town of Meadville; authorize tax on hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts for tourism and parks and recreation.

An Act To Authorize The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Meadville, Mississippi, To Levy A 3% Tax Upon The Gross Proceeds From Room Rentals Of Hotels, Motels, And Bed And Breakfasts Within The Town, Excluding The Gross Proceeds Of Such Rentals...

Last action: Returned For Enrolling

Immigration; criminalize illegal entry under state law and require cooperation with federal authorities.

An Act To Define Terms; To Authorize The Department Of Public Safety To Determine The Number And Identities Of All Illegal Aliens Residing In The State Of Mississippi; To Direct The Department Of Public Safety To Enforce The Immigration Laws As Au...

Last action: Motion to Reconsider Entered

Child neglect; create crime related to the deprivation of necessary supervision.

An Act To Amend Section 97-5-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That If A Parent, Legal Guardian Or Other Person Responsible For The Child Deprives The Child Of Necessary Supervision Appropriate To The Child's Age Resulting In Substantial Ha...

Last action: Conference Report Adopted

School counselors; delete requirement of counselors to abide by the American School Counselor Association Code of Ethics.

An Act To Amend Section 37-9-79, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Provision That Requires Professional School Counselors To Abide By The American School Counselor Association Code Of Ethics; And For Related Purposes.

Last action: Conference Report Filed

Legislature; extend 2026 Regular Session and set date of sine die adjournment.

Last action: Returned For Enrolling

Charles Cross; commend on being member of 2026 Super Bowl Championship Seattle Seahawks Team.

A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Nfl Professional Charles Cross Of Laurel, Mississippi, On Being A Member Of The Super Bowl Lx Championship Seattle Seahawks Team.

Last action: Adopted

Laurel High School Lady Golden Tornadoes Basketball Team; commend on winning MHSAA Class 5A Championship.

A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Laurel High School Lady Golden Tornadoes Basketball Team On Winning The 2026 Mississippi High School Activities Association (mhsaa) Class 5a State Championship.

Last action: Adopted

Northwest Mississippi Community College Women's Basketball Team; commend on winning NJCAA Region 23 Championship.

A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating The Northwest Mississippi Community College Women's Basketball Team On Winning The National Junior College Athletic Association (njcaa) Region 23 Championship And For Their Outstanding 2025-202...

Last action: Adopted

Willie W. Moses, Jr.; commend for many years of service to Alcorn and State of Mississippi.

A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Expressing Gratitude To Mr. Willie W. Moses, Jr., For His Many Years Of Service To Alcorn State University And The State Of Mississippi.

Last action: Adopted

Jonathan Allen; commend upon nomination for the prestigious 2026 TIME Dealer of the Year Award.

A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Automobile Dealer Jonathan Allen Upon His Nomination For The Prestigious 2026 Time Dealer Of The Year Award In Recognition Of His Industry Accomplishments And Service To The Community Of Gulfpo...

Last action: Adopted

Ship Island Excursions; commend on 100th anniversary.

A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Ship Island Excursions On The Occasion Of Its 100th Anniversary.

Last action: Adopted

Town of Raleigh; extend repealer on tax on sales of restaurants for promotion of tourism and parks and recreation.

An Act To Amend Chapter 913, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, By Extending The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2022, To July 1, 2030, On The Provisions Of Law That Authorizes The Governing Authorities Of The Town Of Raleigh, Mississippi, To Levy A 2% T...

Last action: Enrolled Bill Signed

DeSoto County; authorize to cease participation in DeSoto County Crime Stoppers, Inc.

An Act To Authorize The Board Of Supervisors Of Desoto County, Mississippi, To Cease Participation In Desoto County Crime Stoppers, Inc., And To Cease The Levying Of Certain Additional Court Costs Filed In Justice Court For The Funding Of Desoto C...

Last action: Enrolled Bill Signed

City of Tupelo; restore certain funding to be used by Northeast MS Regional Water Supply District for district operations.

An Act To Amend Chapter 920, Local And Private Laws Of 1988, As Amended By Chapter 967, Local And Private Laws Of 1994, As Amended By Chapter 903, Local And Private Laws Of 2007, To Restore Certain Funding To Be Utilized By The Northeast Mississip...

Last action: Enrolled Bill Signed

Oktibbeha County; authorize the establishment of the Oktibbeha County Reserve and Trust Fund for deposit of net proceeds from sale of certain medical center.

An Act To Authorize The Board Of Trustees Of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, To Establish A Reserve And Trust Fund; To Provide That Proceeds From The Sale Of Och Regional Medical Center, Which Is Owned By The County, May Be Deposited Into The Fund;...

Last action: Returned For Concurrence

Sales tax; exempt sales of lime for agricultural purposes, reduce rate on retail sales of fencing materials for containment of livestock.

An Act To Amend Section 27-65-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Retail Sales Of Lime Used For Agricultural Purposes; To Amend Section 27-65-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Retail Sales Of Fencing Materials ...

Last action: Enrolled Bill Signed

Sales tax; exempt sales of utilities to certain nonprofit organizations.

An Act To Amend Section 27-65-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Sales To Certain Nonprofit Organizations Of Utilities That Are Utilized On Property That Is Primarily Used For Agricultural Exhibits, Livestock Shows, Carni...

Last action: Enrolled Bill Signed

Taxation; revise credits authorized for contributions to certain eligible charitable organizations.

An Act To Amend Section 27-7-22.41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides An Income Tax Credit, Insurance Premium Tax Credit And Ad Valorem Tax Credit For Contributions Made By Certain Taxpayers To Certain Eligible Charitable Organizations, To ...

Last action: Motion to Reconsider Tabled

Appropriations; additional appropriations for various state agencies.

An Act Making An Additional Appropriation Of Capital Expense Funds And Special Funds For Fiscal Years 2026 And 2027 To Defray The Expenses Of The Department Of Public Safety; The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency; The Administrative Office O...

Last action: Enrolled Bill Signed

Appropriation; Transportation, Department of.

An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Department Of Transportation, For The Fiscal Year 2027; And For Related Purposes.

Last action: Enrolled Bill Signed

Appropriation; Education, Department of.

An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Funding K-12 And Other Related Educational Activities, Including Certain Agencies And Programs, In The State Of Mississippi, For The Fiscal Year 2027.

Last action: Motion to Reconsider Tabled

Appropriation; Arts Commission.

An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Arts Commission For The Fiscal Year 2027.

Last action: Enrolled Bill Signed

Appropriation; Public Employees' Retirement System.

An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Administrative Expenses Of The Board Of Trustees Of The Public Employees' Retirement System And For The Maintenance And Operation Of The Retir...

Last action: Enrolled Bill Signed

Appropriation; Legislative expenses.

An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Paying The Expenses And Providing Contingent Funds For The Legislature, The Expenses Of The Joint Legislative Budget Committee, The Expenses Of The Joint Legislative Committee On Performance Evalua...

Last action: Enrolled Bill Signed

Appropriation; Medical Licensure, Board of.

An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Board Of Medical Licensure For The Fiscal Year 2027.

Last action: Enrolled Bill Signed

Appropriation; Insurance, Department of.

An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Mississippi Department Of Insurance For The Fiscal Year 2027.

Last action: Enrolled Bill Signed

Appropriation; Child Protection Services, Department of.

An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Department Of Child Protection Services For The Fiscal Year 2027.

Last action: Enrolled Bill Signed

Appropriation; Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks, Department of.

An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The Department Of Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks For The Fiscal Year 2027.

Last action: Enrolled Bill Signed

Appropriation; Soil and Water Conservation Commission.

An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The State Soil And Water Conservation Commission For The Fiscal Year 2027.

Last action: Enrolled Bill Signed

Appropriation; Public Utilities Staff.

An Act Making An Appropriation From General Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Public Utilities Staff For Fiscal Year 2027.

Last action: Enrolled Bill Signed

Appropriation; Public Service Commission.

An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Public Service Commission For The Fiscal Year 2027.

Last action: Enrolled Bill Signed

Appropriation; Pearl River Valley Water Supply District.

An Act Approving The Expenditure Of Special Funds For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District For The Fiscal Year 2027.

Last action: Enrolled Bill Signed

Appropriation; Pat Harrison Waterway District.

An Act Approving The Expenditure Of Special Funds For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Pat Harrison Waterway District For The Fiscal Year 2027.

Last action: Enrolled Bill Signed

Appropriation; Marine Resources, Department of.

An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The Department Of Marine Resources For The Fiscal Year 2027.

Last action: Unanimous Consent Granted

Appropriation; Forestry Commission.

An Act Making An Appropriation For The Support And Maintenance Of The State Forestry Commission For The Fiscal Year 2027.

Last action: Enrolled Bill Signed

Appropriation; Archives and History, Department of.

An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Expenses Of The Department Of Archives And History, For The Fiscal Year 2027.

Last action: Enrolled Bill Signed

Sales tax; exempt retail sales of firearm safes during annual Mississippi Second Amendment Weekend holiday.

An Act To Amend Section 27-65-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From Sales Taxation Retail Sales Of Firearm Safes During The Annual Mississippi Second Amendment Weekend Holiday; And For Related Purposes.

Last action: Motion to Reconsider Tabled

Mississippi Department of Human Servies; extend repealers on.

An Act To Amend Sections 43-1-1, 43-1-2, 43-1-3, 43-1-5 And 43-27-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealers On Those Statutes Creating And Relating To The Administration Of The Mississippi Department Of Human Services; And ...

Last action: Conference Report Adopted

Alcoholic beverages; extend repealers relating to festival wine permits.

An Act To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Authority Of The Department Of Revenue To Issue A Festival Wine Permit; To Amend Section 67-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Expirati...

Last action: Recommitted For Further Conf

Salaries of judges; delete provision setting at level recommended by State Personnel Board.

An Act To Amend Sections 25-3-35 And 9-9-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Provisions That Set The Annual Salaries Of The State Court Judges And County Court Judges At The Level Of Compensation Recommended By The State Personnel Board On...

Last action: Motion to Reconsider Entered

Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program Act; revise certain provisions.

An Act To Amend Section 57-78-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise And To Provide Certain Definitions Of Terms Under The Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program Act; To Revise Certain Provisions Relating To The Administration Of The...

Last action: Enrolled Bill Signed

Technical violations; clarify that certain sentencing limits shall not apply to intervention or drug court participants regarding.

An Act To Amend Section 47-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The 90, 120 And 180 Days Sentencing Limits Provided For Technical Violations Shall Not Apply To Participants In Intervention Or Drug Courts; To Provide That If Any Interven...

Last action: Conference Report Adopted

Joint custody matters; create rebuttable presumption in favor of.

An Act To Amend Section 93-5-24, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Rebuttable Presumption In Favor Of Joint Custody With Equal Parenting Time In All Custody Matters; To Provide That The Presumption Shall Be Rebuttable By A Preponderance Of The...

Last action: Conference Report Adopted

Local Improvements Project Fund and IHL Capital Improvements Fund; revise certain projects funded with monies from.

An Act To Amend Section 10 Of Chapter 534, Laws Of 2024, As Amended By Section 3 Of Chapter 510, Laws Of 2025, To Revise A Certain Project Funded With Monies Disbursed From The 2024 Local Improvements Projects Fund; To Amend Section 4 Of Chapter 5...

Last action: Conference Report Adopted

State agencies; prohibit spending for private personal or professional services unless such cannot be provided by another state agency.

An Act To Amend Section 27-104-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit State Agencies From Expending Funds For Personal Or Professional Services From A Private Source Without First Certifying That Such Services Are Unavailable Through An Intera...

Last action: Conference Report Adopted

Capital Expense Fund; make transfer from to Main Street Revitalization Grant Fund.

An Act To Direct The State Treasurer To Make Certain Transfers To The Capital Expense Fund During Fiscal Year 2027; To Direct The State Fiscal Officer To Transfer $9,821,328.00 From The Capital Expense Fund To The Mississippi Main Street Revitaliz...

Last action: Enrolled Bill Signed

Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Panel; create under State Department of Health.

An Act To Create The Fetal And Infant Mortality Review Panel To Review Fetal Deaths And Deaths Of Infants Up To One Year Of Age And Establish Strategies To Prevent Infant Deaths; To Provide That The Review Panel Shall Be Multidisciplinary And Comp...

Last action: Motion to Reconsider Entered

Drug trafficking; revise elements for crime of aggravated.

An Act To Amend Section 41-29-139, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Elements For The Crime Of Aggravated Drug Trafficking To Include 200 Or More Dosage Units; To Restrict The Sale Of Abortion-inducing Drugs; And For Related Purposes.

Last action: Conference Report Adopted

Department of Public Safety; consolidate offices and revise provisions related to.

An Act To Amend Section 45-1-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Consolidate Certain Offices Within The Department Of Public Safety; To Amend Section 19-5-371, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Repealer On Section 19-5-357, Which Is The Provisio...

Last action: Conference Report Adopted

Money transmitters; require to implement certain data security measures and customer protections.

An Act To Require A Money Transmitter Licensed Under The Money Transmission Modernization Act To Implement Safeguards To Protect Customer Information And Increase Data Security; To Require A Licensee To Designate A Qualified Individual To Be Respo...

Last action: Conference Report Adopted

Municipal utilities; revise composition of the commission.

An Act To Amend Section 21-27-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Two Members Of A Municipal Utility Commission Must Be Customers Who Receive Such Utility Service At A Location Outside The Boundaries Of The Municipality; To Amend Section...

Last action: Conference Report Adopted

Mississippi Energy Infrastructure Fund; create.

An Act To Amend Section 57-39-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Insert Legislative Findings; To Create The Mississippi Energy Infrastructure Fund; To Define Terms; To Provide For Uses Of The Funds; To Authorize The Mississippi Development Authority...

Last action: Conference Report Adopted

Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; revise definition of "qualified resort area".

An Act To Amend Section 67-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term "qualified Resort Area" Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; And For Related Purposes.

Last action: Conference Report Filed

Municipally owned energy distribution system; expand oversight.

An Act To Amend Section 77-3-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Ensure That Municipally Owned Or Operated Public Utilities Are Subject To The Provisions Of That Section; To Amend Section 77-3-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Stipulate That Municipally...

Last action: Conference Report Adopted

Bench warrant notices; revise the process.

An Act To Amend Section 99-5-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise How The Clerk Of The Court Provides Notice For Bench Warrants; And For Related Purposes.

Last action: Motion to Reconsider Entered (Horan, Owen)

Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment (SAVE) Act; create.

An Act To Create The "safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment (save) Act Of 2026"; To Prohibit A Person From Receiving Compensation For Referring An Individual To A Person To Advise Or Assist The Individual With A Veterans' Benefit Matter; To Pr...

Last action: Conference Report Adopted

MS Length-of-Service Award Program (LOSAP); extend repealer on volunteer firefighters award program created by Department of Insurance.

An Act To Amend Section 45-11-271, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Mississippi Length-of-service Award Program (losap) Created By The Department Of Insurance For The Purpose Of Recruiting And Retaining Volunteer...

Last action: Conference Report Adopted

Creating Logic for Efficiency and Accountability Reform (CLEAR) Act; create.

An Act To Be Known As The Creating Logic For Efficiency And Accountability Reform (clear) Act; To Create New Section 5-3-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Peer Committee To Establish A Program Of Reviewing Selected Newly Adopted State...

Last action: Conference Report Adopted

Mississippi Career and Technical Education Employability (MissCATEE) program; establish to provide tuition-free community college.

An Act To Create The Mississippi Career And Technical Education Employability (misscatee) Program, Which Shall Be Directed By The Office Of Workforce Development For The Purpose Of Providing Tuition-free Community College Attendance For Eligible R...

Last action: Unanimous Consent Granted

Sanctuary policies; prohibit certain government entities and employees from adopting or interfering with federal immigration enforcement.

An Act To Amend Section 25-1-119, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Law Prohibiting Sanctuary Policies In The State Includes Any Policy, Order, Ordinance, Practice Or Procedure, That Limits, Restricts, Bans Or Interferes With The Enfor...

Last action: Conference Report Adopted

Sexual battery; create a mandatory minimum for penalties.

An Act To Amend Section 97-3-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Mandatory Minimum For The Crime Of Sexual Battery; And For Related Purposes.

Last action: Conference Report Adopted

The Missing Persons Reporting and Identification Act; create to require input of missing persons in NamUs.

An Act To Create The Missing Persons Reporting And Identification Act; To Require Local Law Enforcement Agencies To Accept A Report Of A Missing Person; To Permit Local Law Enforcement Agencies To Attempt To Obtain Dna Of The Missing Person Or A R...

Last action: Conference Report Adopted

Income tax; authorize credit for certain employers providing individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) to employees.

An Act To Authorize An Income Tax Credit For Certain Employers That Offer An Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement In Lieu Of A Traditional Employer-provided Health Insurance Plan; To Provide The Amount Of The Tax Credit; To Provide...

Last action: Enrolled Bill Signed

Commend Mrs. Nora Miller for distinguished leadership as President of MUW.

A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Commendation Of The Mississippi Legislature To Mrs. Nora Roberts Miller, Cpa, For Her Distinguished Leadership And Service As President Of Mississippi University For Women And For Her Contributions To Higher E...

Last action: Title Suff Do Be Adopted

Commend Yasmine Ware of Madison, Mississippi, as a 2025 Truman Scholar.

A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Yasmine Ware Of Madison, Mississippi, Upon Her Selection As A 2025 Harry S. Truman Scholar, The Prestigious Graduate Scholarship Program For Students Interested In Public Service.

Last action: Title Suff Do Be Adopted

Commemorate life and legacy of Jackson State University Tiger Mascot "Wavee Dave" Chambers.

A Concurrent Resolution Commemorating The Life And Legacy Of Jackson State University Tiger Mascot David "wavee Dave" Chambers And His Commitment To His Alma Mater And Community On The Occasion Of The 75th Anniversary Celebration Of Kappa Alpha Ps...

Last action: Title Suff Do Be Adopted

Recognize notable members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and designate March 17, 2026, as "Kappa Day at the State Kapitol."

A Concurrent Resolution Recognizing And Saluting The 75th Anniversary Of Delta Delta Chapter Of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., And Designating March 17, 2026, As "kappa Day At The State Kapitol," Honoring The Legacy Of Notable Members.

Last action: Title Suff Do Be Adopted

Commend Dr. Linda Nix as "Instructor of the Year" at the Jackson County Campus of MGCCC.

A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Dr. Linda Nix For Being Selected As "instructor Of The Year" At The Jackson County Campus Of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

Last action: Title Suff Do Be Adopted

Commend Vic A. Gauthreaux, Jr., as "Instructor of the Year" for MGCCC Harrison County Campus.

A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Vic A. Gauthreaux, Jr., For Being Selected As "instructor Of The Year" At The Harrison County Campus Of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

Last action: Title Suff Do Be Adopted

Commend Dr. Gabriel Posadas as "Instructor of the Year" at the George County Center of MGCCC.

A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Dr. Gabriel Posadas For Being Selected As "instructor Of The Year" At The George County Center Of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

Last action: Title Suff Do Be Adopted

Commend Patrick Wilcher as "Instructor of the Year" at the Perkinston Campus of MGCCC.

A Concurrent Resolution Commending And Congratulating Mr. Patrick R. Wilcher For Being Selected As "instructor Of The Year" At The Perkinston Campus Of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

Last action: Title Suff Do Be Adopted

Urge Congress to authorize reliability report on Marine Highway 65.

A Concurrent Resolution To Urge The Congress Of The United States To Authorize A Comprehensive Reliability Report On Marine Highway 65 In The Water Resources Development Act Of 2026.

Last action: Title Suff Do Be Adopted

Recognize Anniversary of "Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act" and Prison Fellowship.

A Concurrent Resolution Affirming The Importance Of Religious Liberty Protections For Incarcerated Individuals Under The Religious Land Use And Institutionalized Persons Act Of 2000 (rluipa) On The Occasion Of Its 25th Anniversary And Recognizing ...

Last action: Title Suff Do Be Adopted