Mississippi HB1904 - Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks Appropriation FY2027

The Mississippi State Legislature has enacted HB1904, an appropriations bill for the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks for Fiscal Year 2027. The bill was signed by Governor Reeves on April 6, 2026, after passing unanimously in both chambers (121-0 in the House, 50-0/51-0 in the Senate). This legislation authorizes state funding for wildlife conservation, fisheries management, and parks operations for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.

Mississippi Department of Insurance Appropriation FY2027

Mississippi Governor signed HB1911 on April 7, 2026, appropriating funds for the Mississippi Department of Insurance for fiscal year 2027. The bill passed with overwhelming legislative support (House 117-1, Senate 51-0) after conference committee reconciliation. This annual appropriations act funds the operational budget of the state insurance regulator.

Mississippi Agricultural Lime Tax Exemption and Livestock Fencing Sales Tax Reduction

Mississippi Governor signed HB4060 on April 6, 2026, amending Sections 27-65-103 and 27-65-17 of the Mississippi Code to exempt retail sales of agricultural lime from sales taxation and reduce the sales tax rate to 1.5% on fencing materials for livestock containment when purchased by commercial farmers. The bill passed the House 115-0 and the Senate 52-0 before conference committee.

Mississippi Department of Transportation Appropriation FY2027

Mississippi Governor signed HB1938, a $XX million appropriation for the Mississippi Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2027. The bill received unanimous legislative support with final votes of 120-0 in the House and 50-0 in the Senate after conference committee reconciliation. This appropriation funds MDOT operations, infrastructure projects, and transportation services for state fiscal year 2027.

LB304A - Appropriation Bill for Enrollment Review

Nebraska's 109th Legislature advanced LB304A, an appropriation bill related to enrollment review, to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment on April 7, 2026. The bill, sponsored by Senator Wendy DeBoer, passed with 35-5 votes on adoption of the DeBoer AM2962 amendment before advancing. The bill remains in the legislative process and has not yet been enacted into law.

County/municipal financial database, Election Act, political accountability, unclaimed property changes

Nebraska Legislative Bill LB1075 has advanced to enrollment after the 109th Legislature passed the bill on final reading with multiple amendments adopted. The bill encompasses provisions for a county and municipal financial information database, village board warrant and vacancy procedures, modifications to the Election Act, Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act, Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act, and elimination of initiative and referendum petition provisions.

LB904 - Chinese Military Companies Disclosure Requirements

Nebraska Governor signed LB904 into law on April 7, 2026, amending the Nebraska Political Accountability and Disclosure Act to address Chinese military companies. The bill passed 45-0-4 in the Senate after advancing through the Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. This legislation imposes new disclosure and accountability requirements on entities connected to Chinese military operations.

Prior Learning Act and Teacher Programs - LB937 Enrolled

Nebraska's 109th Legislature advanced LB937 to enrollment on April 7, 2026. The bill adopts the Prior Learning Act and modifies provisions relating to student transfers, school absences, option enrollment, extracurricular activities, teacher programs, and the College Pathway Program Act. The Education Committee-sponsored legislation passed with strong bipartisan support including a final 30-0 vote on the Murman AM3084 amendment.

Nebraska LB1072 Cash Reserve Fund Transfers and Statutory Programs

Nebraska Governor signed LB1072 into law on April 7, 2026, with an Emergency Clause. The bill modifies transfers from the state Cash Reserve Fund and makes changes to fees, fund transfers, agency powers and duties, and various statutory programs. The legislation passed the legislature 35-13 on Final Reading.

LB1165 - Income Tax Credits and Employer Retention Grant Programs

Nebraska's LB1165, the Grow the Good Life Act, has been enrolled by the 109th Legislature after passing both chambers. The bill introduces income tax credits and creates grant programs to help employers retain or attract employees, and to assist cities of the first class impacted by private entity closure or downsizing. It also modifies provisions of the Convention Center Facility Financing Assistance Act, ImagiNE Nebraska Act, Nebraska Advantage Act, and Site and Building Development Act. The bill now awaits gubernatorial action.