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; 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
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
Driver's license; amend provision related to.
In plain English Requires driver's licenses to include sex at birth designation, restricts licenses for non-citizens to those lawfully present, and makes out-of-state licenses invalid if holder couldn't prove lawful presence.
Official synopsis: An Act To Amend Section 63-1-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Commissioner May Only Prescribe The Form Of License Issued Under This Article To Licensees Who Are Not United States Citizens Or Who Do Not Possess A Social Security Number If The…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Education; provide pay increases, revise counseling ethical requirements, and reform school attendance law.
In plain English Increases teacher and school staff salaries, removes the requirement that school counselors follow a national ethics code, and reforms school attendance laws among other changes.
Official synopsis: 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; To Require The State Department Of Education To Adopt Regulations Regarding The Activities Of Professional…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
Immigration; criminalize illegal entry and require cooperation with federal authorities.
In plain English Requires law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities and makes illegal entry and unlawful presence while committing crimes felonies.
Official synopsis: 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 Authorized Pursuant To Federal…
Became lawApproved by Governor · 2026-04-08
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
Money Transmission Modernization Act; require licensee to charge fee for 287(g) and General Fund, refundable via income tax credit.
In plain English Requires money transmission businesses to collect a $7.50 fee per transaction under $500 or 1.5% above that, with half going to law enforcement and half to the state, and allows refunds through income tax credits.
Official synopsis: 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 Department…
FailedDied In Conference · 2026-04-02
Commend Dr. Gabriel Posadas as "Instructor of the Year" at the George County Center of MGCCC.
A 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 lawAdopted · 2026-03-31
Commend Vic A. Gauthreaux, Jr., as "Instructor of the Year" for MGCCC Harrison County Campus.
A 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 lawAdopted · 2026-03-31
Commend Dr. Linda Nix as "Instructor of the Year" at the Jackson County Campus of MGCCC.
A 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 lawAdopted · 2026-03-31
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