Administrative rules; require agencies to send notice of proposed rule adoption to all members of the Legislature.
SB 2646 requires Mississippi state agencies to send all members of the Legislature a 25-day advance notice before adopting new rules, including a detailed explanation, legal basis, rule text, and an economic impact statement. This bill directly affects state agencies creating regulations and aims to increase legislative oversight by ensuring all lawmakers receive timely, comprehensive information. Key provisions mandate the notice include specific elements like the rule's purpose, legal authority, and economic impact analysis, with agencies required to send it via email. The bill was introduced in 2026 but died in committee on February 3, 2026, and would have taken effect July 1, 2026, if passed.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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Referred To Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Seymour
RRepublican
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