"Strengthening Troop Retention for Our National Guard (STRONG) Act"; enact.

SB 2445, the "Strengthening Troop Retention for Our National Guard (STRONG) Act," would have provided three specific benefits for Mississippi National Guard members: (1) increased income tax exemptions under Section 27-7-15, (2) a credit for motor vehicle license fees under Section 27-19-51, and (3) a reimbursement program for Tricare Reserve Select costs through the Mississippi Military Department. These provisions directly targeted National Guard service members to reduce financial burdens and improve medical readiness. The bill was referred to the Veterans and Military Affairs committee but died there on February 4, 2025, without becoming law.