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passed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SR 131: Declaring April 2, 2026, as "Drive to Arrive Day" in Mississippi to commit to distraction-free driving.

This Senate Resolution designates April 2, 2026, as 'Drive to Arrive Day' in Mississippi to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. The measure encourages students, families, and communities to commit to driving without distractions during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. It also formally presents the resolution to Mattie Grace Morris, the official spokesperson for the state's D.R.I.V.E. campaign, and directs the Mississippi Highway Patrol to distribute the message.
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes transportation safety by designating a day to raise awareness against distracted driving.90% confidence
Hob Bryan (D)
passed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SR 130: Commend Javarius Smith of Madison S. Palmer High School for winning consecutive MHSAA 2A Weightlifting Championships.

Senate Resolution 130 formally commends Javarius Smith, a student-athlete from Madison S. Palmer High School, for winning consecutive 2A state weightlifting championships. The resolution recognizes his specific achievement of securing a 1,400-pound total in the 220-pound weight class at the MHSAA State Powerlifting Meet. It directs that this commendation be presented to Smith, his family, his school administration, and the local school district.
Reginald Jackson (D) · 5 co-sponsors
vetoed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 2477: Rural Health Transformation Fund monies; require certain recipients of to be subject to competitive bidding process.

SB 2477 requires competitive bidding for vendors providing goods, services, or technology to the state using funds from Mississippi's Rural Health Transformation Program (federal Public Law 119-21). It mandates that direct state vendors must compete through formal bidding, excluding emergency purchases or exceptions. The bill prioritizes subgrantees in "super rural" zip codes (per CMS), counties with health shortages, high maternal mortality, low income, or lacking hospitals. Additionally, agencies must submit quarterly reports on program spending to the legislature.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill directs rural health funds to prioritize 'super rural' areas with health shortages, high maternal mortality, and low-income counties, strengthening access to healthcare services through targeted funding allocation.92% confidence
Hob Bryan (D)
died · Mississippi · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 2828: Money Transmission Modernization Act; require licensee to charge fee for 287(g) and General Fund, refundable via income tax credit.

SB 2828, the Money Transmission Modernization Act, requires money transmission licensees (such as companies that send money electronically) to charge customers a fee of $7.50 for transactions under $500 or 1.5% of amounts over $500. Licensees must remit these fees quarterly to the Department of Revenue, with half going to the Law Enforcement 287(g) Program Fund (supporting state/local law enforcement partnering with ICE) and half to the State General Fund. The bill mandates licensees to inform customers they can claim an income tax credit for these fees when filing their taxes. This provision would expire on July 1, 2029.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates transaction fees to fund Law Enforcement 287(g) Program and State General Fund, increasing state revenue allocation.95% confidence ✗ ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationBill allocates fees to 287(g) Program Fund, funding state law enforcement cooperation with ICE for immigration enforcement, directly supporting increased federal immigration enforcement efforts.90% confidence
Angela Hill (R)
passed both · Mississippi · House Apr 1, 2026

HC 64: Legislature; extend 2026 Regular Session and set date of sine die adjournment.

This bill extends the 2026 Regular Session of the Mississippi Legislature by 30 days beyond the standard 90-day limit. It sets the session to reconvene on April 15, 2026, unless the Speaker of the House and Lieutenant Governor decide it is unnecessary to do so. The resolution also establishes that the legislative session will officially end at 11:59 p.m. on that same date. This procedural measure affects the legislative calendar and determines when lawmakers can continue their work for the year.
Jason White (R)
signed · Mississippi · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 1999: Town of Oakland; extend repeal date on tax on restaurants and prepared food at convenience stores.

HB 1999 extends the expiration date of a local tax in Oakland, Mississippi, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2030. This tax applies to restaurants and convenience stores selling prepared food, with revenues dedicated exclusively to funding tourism, parks, and recreation projects within Oakland. Oakland’s governing authorities must hold a voter election (requiring 60% approval) before implementing the tax. The bill maintains existing funding mechanisms for community amenities without altering the tax rate (2% on sales) or collection process.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends local tax revenue dedicated to tourism/parks/recreation, maintaining funding for community amenities without altering existing mechanisms.95% confidence
Kevin Horan (R)
signed · Mississippi · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 1998: Town of Byhalia; extend date of repeal on town's hotel/motel tax.

HB 1998 extends the expiration date for a 2% hotel/motel tax in Byhalia, Mississippi, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2030. This tax, authorized to fund tourism and parks in Byhalia, applies to hotels and motels with six or more rooms renting to transient guests. The bill does not change the tax rate or collection method but delays when the tax authorization expires. It directly affects Byhalia's local government and hotels/motels operating within the town.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends 2% hotel tax to fund tourism/parks, maintaining local revenue for public services without rate changes.90% confidence
Bill Kinkade (R)
signed · Mississippi · House Apr 1, 2026

HB 4005: City of Ripley; extend repeal date on hotel/motel and restaurant tax.

HB 4005 extends the expiration date of Ripley, Mississippi’s existing 2% tax on hotel/motel room rentals and restaurant sales from October 1, 2026, to October 1, 2030. This tax, which requires voter approval via a 60% majority in a local election, funds tourism promotion, economic development, and park/recreation facilities. It applies to hotels/motels with six or more rooms and restaurants operating within Ripley. The tax must be collected separately from general city funds, with proceeds dedicated solely to the specified purposes and reported annually.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends 2% local tax to fund tourism, economic development, and parks, continuing dedicated revenue for public services without tax rate change.95% confidence
Jody Steverson (R)
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