Honor Carroll E. Rhodes for lifetime of service to civil rights in Mississippi.
A Concurrent Resolution Honoring Honorable Carroll E. Rhodes For A Lifetime Of Service To Civil Rights, The Rule Of Law, And The People Of Mississippi.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-04-15
Extend the sympathy of the Legislature to the family of national civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson.
In plain English Extends the Legislature's sympathy to the family of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
Official synopsis: A Concurrent Resolution Extending The Sympathy Of The Legislature To The Family Of National Civil Rights Icon Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., On His Passing.
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-04-15
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…
FailedDied In Committee · 2026-04-15
Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program; create.
In plain English Creates a loan program administered by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency to help local governments recover from federally declared disasters, with loans to be repaid within two years if federal reimbursement is denied.
Official synopsis: An Act To Enact The Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program Act; To Define Terms; To Establish The Local Government Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program To Be Administered By The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency For The Purpose Of Assisting Local Governments In Recovering From…
VetoedDied In Committee · 2026-04-15
Appropriation; Employment Security, Department of.
In plain English Appropriates special funds to cover expenses for the Mississippi Department of Employment Security in fiscal year 2027.
Official synopsis: An Act Making An Appropriation Of Special Funds To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security For Fiscal Year 2027.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-09
Appropriation; Mental Health, Department of.
In plain English Appropriates funds to cover the Department of Mental Health's expenses for fiscal year 2027.
Official synopsis: An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Department Of Mental Health For Fiscal Year 2027.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-09
City of Jackson; extend repealer on CVB, and authorize additional 1% hotel/motel tax and 1/2% restaurant tax.
In plain English Extends the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau and authorizes additional hotel and restaurant taxes if approved by election.
Official synopsis: 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…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
City of Clinton; extend repealer on authority for tax on restaurants to promote tourism, parks and recreation.
In plain English Extends the deadline for Clinton to levy a 2% tax on restaurant sales to fund tourism, parks and recreation.
Official synopsis: 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…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Appropriation; Community and Junior College Board – Support for community and junior colleges.
In plain English Appropriates state funds to support public community and junior colleges in Mississippi for fiscal year 2027.
Official synopsis: An Act Making An Appropriation For The Aid And Support Of The Public Community And Junior Colleges Of The State Of Mississippi For Fiscal Year 2027.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Appropriation; Community and Junior College Board – Administrative expenses.
In plain English Appropriates funds to cover administrative expenses of the Mississippi Community College Board for fiscal year 2027.
Official synopsis: An Act Making An Appropriation For The Purpose Of Defraying The Administrative Expenses Of The Mississippi Community College Board For Fiscal Year 2027.
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Disaster-related funds; transfer monies to.
In plain English Transfers $20 million to the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund and $125 million to the 2026 Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Fund from the Capital Expense Fund.
Official synopsis: An Act To Direct The Transfer Of $20 Million Dollars From The Capital Expense Fund To The Disaster Assistance Trust Fund; To Direct The Transfer Of $125 Million Dollars From The Capital Expense Fund To The 2026 Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Fund; And…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Recognize Anniversary of "Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act" and Prison Fellowship.
In plain English Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act and the 50th anniversary of the Prison Fellowship Program.
Official synopsis: 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 The Faith-based Rehabilitation Contributions Of The Prison Fellowship Program On The…
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-04-06
Appropriation; additional for MEMA for purposes authorized under the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund.
An Act Making An Additional Appropriation Of Disaster Assistance Trust Funds To The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency For The Purposes Of Defraying Expenses Related To The State Obligations For Disaster Response And Recovery, Including The Severe Weather Event Beginning On January 24, 2026, For The…
FailedDied In Conference · 2026-03-30
Congratulate former State Senator Bobby Chamberlin upon his investiture as United States District Court Judge.
A Resolution Congratulating Former State Senator Robert (bobby) Chamberlin Upon The Occasion Of His Investiture As Judge Of The United States District Court For The Northern District Of Mississippi.
Became lawAdopted · 2026-03-26
Commend Crime Victims Survivors Program and recognize "Crime Survivors Speak Mississippi Day."
A Concurrent Resolution Commending The Participants In The Crime Victims Survivors Program And Recognizing March 11, 2026, As "crime Survivors Speak Mississippi Day" At The Mississippi State Capitol.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-03-26
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