Jackson County; extend repeal date on tax on hotels and motels for promotion of tourism.
An Act To Amend Chapter 932, Local And Private Laws Of 2015, As Last Amended By Chapter 926, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Repeal Date On The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Board Of Supervisors Of Jackson County, Mississippi, To…
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
Boating; prohibit enforcement officers from performing vessel stops or boarding a vessel without probable cause.
In plain English Prohibits marine enforcement officers from stopping or boarding vessels without probable cause or solely for safety and sanitation equipment inspections.
Official synopsis: An Act To Amend Sections 59-21-127 And 59-23-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Enforcement Officers Of The Mississippi Department Of Marine Resources From Performing Vessel Stops Or Boarding A Vessel Without Probable Cause; To Prohibit Enforcement Officers From Performing A Vessel Stop Or Boarding…
Became lawLaw W/out Governor's Signature · 2026-04-13
Mississippi Department of Insurance; establish comprehensive mitigation program for retrofitting insurable homes.
In plain English Creates a program in the Mississippi Department of Insurance to provide grants up to $10,000 per home for retrofitting to protect against hurricanes, tornadoes, hail, and windstorms.
Official synopsis: 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 "comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program" To The "strengthen Mississippi…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-09
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,…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Income tax credits; increase aggregate amount for certain employers sponsoring employee skills training, and extend repealer.
In plain English Increases the maximum total income tax credit available to employers sponsoring employee skills training and extends when the credit expires.
Official synopsis: An Act To Amend Section 27-7-22.50, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes An Income Tax Credit For Employers Who Sponsor Skills Training For Employees, To Increase The Maximum Aggregate Amount Of Tax Credits That May Be Claimed By All Taxpayers Claiming A Credit In A…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Pregnancy Resource Act; revise tax credits authorized for contributions to certain charitable organizations.
In plain English Allows individual taxpayers to claim state income tax credits for donations to pregnancy resource organizations and revises certification requirements for those organizations.
Official synopsis: An Act To Amend Section 27-7-22.43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of "eligible Charitable Organization" Under The Pregnancy Resource Act; To Make The State Income Tax Credit Under The Act Available To Taxpayers That Are Not Business Enterprises; To Revise The Requirements…
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
Capital sexual battery; create crime of.
In plain English Creates the crime of capital sexual battery, punishable by death or life imprisonment without parole.
Official synopsis: 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 Provide That If…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
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 Education And Public Service In The State Of Mississippi On…
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-04-06
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.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-04-06
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.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-04-06
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.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-04-06
Commend Patrick Wilcher as "Instructor of the Year" at the Perkinston Campus of MGCCC.
A 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.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-04-06
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.
Became lawEnrolled Bill Signed · 2026-04-06
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