Gold and Silver Commemorative Coin Act; enact.
SB 2874, the "Gold and Silver Commemorative Coin Act," authorizes Mississippi's State Treasurer to contract with a minting company to produce one-ounce commemorative coins in gold or silver. The coins must feature the state name, "In God We Trust," the minting year, the Great Seal on one side, and a magnolia flower on the reverse, with no monetary value or human imagery. The Treasurer can sell the coins at or above cost (metal value plus fees), depositing profits into the state general fund (retaining 20% for administrative costs), effective July 1, 2026.
Bill status
died
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2026
Last action Mar 3, 2026
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The bill version designation was changed from 'Committee Substitute' to 'As Passed the Senate', indicating the bill has been approved by the Senate and is now in its final form before moving to the House or becoming law.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 12, 2026
How they voted
50–2
Passed
Total votes 52
Feb 12, 2026
D
Democratic18
94% Yea
R
Republican34
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Feb 16, 2026
Committee
Referred To Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
lower
Feb 13, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
upper
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
Referred To Finance
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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