Mississippi Bills

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 875: Appropriation; Best of the Best Youth Sports for improvements to its youth recreational park.

HB 875 appropriates $40,000 from the state general fund to Best of the Best Youth Sports, a nonprofit organization, to fund specific improvements at its youth recreational park. The funds will cover park upgrades including additional parking pavement, upgraded lighting, bathroom renovations, new bleachers, enhanced fencing, and completion of a T-ball field. This appropriation is for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with payments made through the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions. The bill directly supports the nonprofit's facility enhancements for youth recreational use.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1005: Appropriation; City of Gulfport for repairs and upgrades to the park areas of certain facilities.

HB 1005 appropriates $500,000 from the Mississippi State General Fund to the City of Gulfport for specific park facility repairs and upgrades. The funds are allocated equally ($125,000 each) to four locations: the Jack and Florence Goldin Sportsplex, 19th Street Community Center, Gaston Point Recreation Center, and 28th Street Park and Pavilion. The money is designated for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) to cover costs associated with renovations and improvements. This is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes beyond the specified allocations to these municipal facilities.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 842: Income tax; exclude forgiven, cancelled or discharged federal student loan debt under the PSLF Program from the definition of "gross income".

HB 842 amends Mississippi's state tax code to exclude forgiven federal student loan debt under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program from being counted as taxable "gross income." This change directly affects Mississippi residents who have had their federal student loans forgiven through the PSLF Program, as they will no longer owe state income tax on the forgiven amount. The bill updates Section 27-7-15 of the Mississippi Code to explicitly remove such forgiven debt from the definition of "gross income" for state tax purposes. This aligns Mississippi's tax treatment with federal PSLF program rules, avoiding double taxation on forgiven loans.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 883: Appropriation; Department of Mental Health to expand outpatient and community-based services for certain formerly incarcerated state inmates.

HB 883 appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to Mississippi's Department of Mental Health for expanding outpatient and community-based mental health services. It directly affects former state inmates who were diagnosed with a mental illness while incarcerated in a state correctional facility and are no longer incarcerated. The bill requires the Department to distribute up to $500,000 of this funding to community mental health centers to support these services. The funds are designated for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 848: Appropriation; MEMA to purchase equipment to pump or transfer potable water during natural disasters.

HB 848 appropriates $1.5 million from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for fiscal year 2027. The funding will specifically purchase equipment to pump or transfer drinkable water to healthcare facilities and other essential institutions during natural disaster-related water system failures. This bill directly supports MEMA’s emergency response capabilities by ensuring access to safe water for critical services when disasters disrupt regular water systems. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2026, and covers only equipment acquisition for water emergencies.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 922: Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the K.L. Simmons Technology Building at Alcorn State University.

HB 922 authorizes Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund repairs, renovations, and upgrades to the K.L. Simmons Technology Building at Alcorn State University. The bill directly affects Alcorn State University, which will use the bond proceeds for facility improvements, and ultimately impacts state taxpayers through the repayment mechanism. Key provisions include the State Bond Commission handling bond issuance and sale, with the full faith and credit of Mississippi pledged to repay the bonds from state treasury funds if needed. The funds are restricted to the specified building upgrades, with no mention of other uses or program changes.

Topics ✓ Education

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1009: Appropriation; City of Gulfport for removal of blighted properties.

HB 1009 appropriates $350,000 from the state general fund to Gulfport city officials for removing blighted properties (dilapidated or abandoned buildings) in western Gulfport during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill directly funds the city’s property removal costs, with funds paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions. It does not create new laws or alter eligibility for residents; it solely provides state financial support for an existing city program. The appropriation takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1006: Appropriation; City of Gulfport for the winterization of homes in the area in the central city known as "The Quarter".

HB 1006 appropriates $300,000 from the state general fund to the City of Gulfport for winterization projects in "The Quarter," a low-income area in central Gulfport. The bill funds energy efficiency improvements and repairs to help homes better withstand winter weather, directly benefiting residents in that specific neighborhood. Key provisions include the state covering costs for winterization efforts during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027), with funds disbursed through the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no additional policy mechanisms or voting record impact.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Housing

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 900: Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Olive Branch with improvements to historic Maples Methodist Church building.

This bill authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to help the City of Olive Branch fund repairs, renovations, and upgrades to the historic Maples Methodist Church building. The funds will be used to convert the church into a community events center and theater for public use. The State Bond Commission will manage the bond sale process, and the state pledges its full faith and credit to repay the bond principal and interest.

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 870: Boyd Mason Act; create sales tax exemption for veterans having 100% permanent service-connected disability.

HB 870, the Boyd Mason Act, exempts Mississippi veterans with a 100% permanent service-connected disability (certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) and their surviving spouses from paying sales tax on goods and services. It also allows a spouse or household member to make tax-free purchases on the veteran’s behalf when the veteran is not present. The exemption applies to a limited annual amount of purchases. This bill directly affects eligible veterans, their surviving spouses, and authorized household members making purchases for the veteran’s benefit.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Veterans

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 953: Appropriation; Rural Fire Truck Fund for additional round of trucks under Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program.

HB 953 allocates $4 million from the State General Fund to the Rural Fire Truck Fund for an additional round of fire trucks under Mississippi's existing Rural Fire Truck Acquisition Assistance Program. This funding directly supports counties and municipalities seeking to purchase new fire trucks for rural fire departments during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill provides a specific budget line item for this purpose without creating new eligibility requirements or altering the program's structure. It is a straightforward funding authorization, not a policy change. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 853: Appropriation; City of Jackson for demolishing certain structure in Farish Street Historic District.

HB 853 appropriates $400,000 from the state general fund to the City of Jackson for demolishing a specific structure in the Farish Street Historic District. The bill targets a former agricultural/industrial building deemed a public health and safety nuisance, requiring its removal to address community welfare concerns. This funding, effective July 1, 2026, covers demolition costs associated with the city’s cleanup efforts in the historic district. The measure directly supports Jackson’s municipal operations for this targeted infrastructure project.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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