HB 1788 authorizes the Town of Meadville, Mississippi, to impose a 3% tax on short-term room rentals (excluding stays of 30+ days) from hotels, motels, and bed-and-breakfasts with six or more rooms. Before implementation, the town must hold a public election requiring 60% voter approval. Revenue from the tax must be used exclusively for tourism promotion and parks/recreation projects, not general town funds, and will expire on July 1, 2030. This affects lodging businesses operating within Meadville's boundaries that meet the specified room-count criteria.
This bill requests the Library of Congress Joint Committee to approve replacing Mississippi's current Capitol statues of Jefferson Davis (Confederate president) and James Zachariah George (Confederate colonel and state senator) with statues honoring civil rights leaders Fannie Lou Hamer (voting rights activist) and Hiram Revels (first Black U.S. senator). It directly affects Mississippi's representation in the National Statuary Hall Collection, which currently features these two Confederate figures. The resolution cites Mississippi's desire to honor modern civil rights icons instead of historical figures tied to the Confederacy. The bill seeks to update the Capitol's display to reflect contemporary values while maintaining the state's contribution to the collection.
This bill (HC 43) is a procedural resolution calling a joint session of the Mississippi Legislature to hear Governor Tate Reeves' 2026 State of the State address. It specifies the session will occur on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Second Floor Rotunda of the New Capitol Building. The resolution directly affects legislators, who will convene as a joint body to hear the governor's address, and the governor, who will deliver it. No policy changes or new laws are created by this resolution.
This resolution (SR 27) urges Congress to pass bills H.R. 589 and S. 223, which aim to repeal the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act. It claims the FACE Act has been misused against pro-life activists, citing specific cases where individuals were prosecuted for nonviolent protests near clinics but later acquitted or received harsh sentences. The resolution argues the law has been weaponized by the Biden administration to target pro-life advocates while failing to address attacks on pregnancy centers and churches. It calls for repeal to protect constitutional rights related to free speech and religious expression.
This concurrent resolution prohibits the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration from allowing the display of the rainbow flag (symbolizing the LGBTQ Pride Movement) on any state-owned, leased, or used property, including state buildings. It directly affects all state agencies, political subdivisions, and public properties managed under the Department's authority. The key mechanism requires the Department to enforce this ban on the flag's display, with no exceptions specified in the resolution. The resolution does not alter existing laws or create new penalties but directs a specific administrative action regarding flag displays on state property.
HB 1648 is a procedural bill that moves existing Mississippi budget code sections (27-103-125, 27-103-139, 27-103-203, 27-103-211, 27-103-213, and 27-103-303) to new positions in the code for potential future amendment. It also directs the State Fiscal Officer to transfer funds to the Capital Expense Fund during fiscal year 2027. The bill does not change existing budget rules or create new policies - it merely reorganizes current language and specifies one fund transfer. This affects state agencies and the State Fiscal Officer, who must implement the FY2027 fund transfer as directed.
SB 2632 is a procedural bill that reorganizes existing sections of Mississippi's Emergency Management Law (Mississippi Code of 1972) by moving specific code sections (33-15-1 through 33-15-53) to new positions in the code. It does not change the content or policy of these sections, which cover definitions, purposes, and structure of the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). The bill’s sole purpose is to facilitate future amendments by updating the code’s numbering. This reorganization affects the legal code itself, not individuals or entities, and requires no action from the public or agencies.
This bill restores the right to vote to Corderro Martin, a resident of Harrison County, Mississippi, who was previously disqualified from voting due to felony convictions for shoplifting and conspiracy to introduce a controlled substance. The legislation confirms that Martin has completed all terms and conditions of his prison sentence and parole, and notes his conduct as a law-abiding citizen since his release. Once effective on July 1, 2026, Martin will regain his eligibility to participate in elections, as the bill removes his prior felony-based voting disqualification.
SB 3110 creates tax credits for Mississippi taxpayers who make voluntary cash donations to qualifying rural hospitals. It allows a credit against either income tax (up to 50% of annual tax liability) or ad valorem property tax (up to 50% of property tax liability), but not both for the same donation. The bill caps the credit for any single hospital at $100,000 annually and sets a statewide annual limit of $1,000,000 for all hospitals combined. Unused credits may be carried forward for five years, and contributions must be cash-only (not goods or services).
This bill reorganizes existing Mississippi budget code sections (27-103-125, 139, 203, 211, 213, and 303) to make them easier to amend in the future. It directs the State Treasurer, with the State Fiscal Officer, to transfer specific funds from the Capital Expense Fund during fiscal year 2027. The bill does not create new policy but consolidates current budget process rules about expenditure limits, revenue estimates, and balanced budget requirements. It affects state budget administration and future legislative amendments to budget code. This is a procedural bill focused on code organization and a specific fund transfer, not substantive policy changes.
This bill revises how Mississippi's public universities can use funds from the 2022 Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) Capital Improvements Fund for facility projects. It adjusts the specific project descriptions (e.g., renovation, construction, or repair details) for allocations at institutions like Alcorn State University, Mississippi State University, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The bill requires universities to account for unused funds after four years and directs transfers of certain funds during fiscal year 2027. It does not create new funding but clarifies existing fund usage rules for capital improvements.
SB 2263 requires Mississippi Department of Marine Resources officers to have probable cause before boarding any vessel or stopping a boat. This directly affects marine law enforcement officers who previously could board vessels without probable cause under existing rules. The bill amends two sections of Mississippi law (59-21-127 and 59-23-5) to add this requirement, making it illegal to board or stop a vessel without reasonable suspicion of a boating safety violation. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and does not change other provisions like chemical testing for boating under the influence.
