This bill restores the right to vote to Jeremy Hodges, a resident of Leflore County, Mississippi, who had previously lost his voting rights due to a 2006 conviction for uttering forgery. The legislation states that Hodges has served his sentence and has since behaved as a law-abiding citizen, making him eligible to have his civil rights reinstated. Once enacted, the law takes effect immediately, allowing Hodges to participate in elections without further legal barriers. This measure directly impacts only this individual by removing the legal disqualification stemming from his past criminal conviction.
This bill restores the right to vote to Lawrence Daniels of Lowndes County, Mississippi, who was previously disqualified from voting in 2002 due to a felony conviction for grand larceny. The legislation formally recognizes that Daniels completed all terms of his sentence, including probation and incarceration, and has since lived as a law-abiding citizen. If passed, the law takes effect on July 1, 2026, allowing Daniels to register and vote in future elections. The measure is a specific restoration of voting rights for one individual rather than a broad change to voting laws.
This bill restores the right to vote to Krisi M. Wiening-Cox of Marshall County, Mississippi, who had previously lost her suffrage rights due to a felony conviction for receiving stolen property. The legislation removes her disqualification from voting after she completed her prison sentence and demonstrated lawful behavior since her release in 2012. The act takes effect immediately upon passage and applies specifically to this individual rather than establishing a general policy change.
This bill authorizes the City of Brandon and the West Rankin Utility Authority to enter into agreements with developers or operators of data centers to build and maintain water and wastewater infrastructure needed for the facilities. Under the agreement, the data center companies would pay for the infrastructure costs from their own funds as construction progresses, allowing the city and authority to provide reclaimed water for cooling and handle wastewater treatment. The contracts can last up to 30 years with renewal options and may include provisions for assigning agreements to new owners, guaranteeing water and wastewater capacity, and setting rates for services.
This bill authorizes the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors to allow golf carts and low-speed vehicles to operate on public roads within the Buena Vista Lakes subdivision. Under the legislation, these vehicles must be registered with the county, and drivers must possess a valid driver's license and proof of financial responsibility. The county may charge a registration fee to cover administrative costs, and the board retains the authority to set conditions or revoke the authorization at any time. Golf carts and low-speed vehicles are restricted to roads where bicycles are permitted and must stay in the outside lane on multilane streets.
This bill extends the expiration date for the Hattiesburg Tourism Commission and its associated hotel/motel tax from July 1, 2027, to July 1, 2031. The legislation directly affects the City of Hattiesburg and hotel or motel operators within the city that would be subject to the tax. Under the bill, a seven-member commission will be appointed by the mayor and ratified by the city council to oversee tourism promotion activities. The commission will consist of representatives from the hotel industry, chamber of commerce, university, and at-large members who serve without compensation. Hotel and motel operators will be required to pay a tax of up to 2% on overnight room rentals, which will be collected by the Department of Revenue and transferred to the city to fund the commission's operations.
This bill extends the expiration date for Jackson County's authority to donate money to the Friends of Arts, Culture and Education (F.A.C.E.) until July 1, 2030. It allows the Jackson County Board of Supervisors to give up to $5,000 annually from county funds to this nonprofit organization that supports local arts and education programs. The change does not create new funding rules but simply delays when the current donation permission ends. Only the Jackson County government and the F.A.C.E. organization are directly affected by this legislative update.
This bill authorizes the Town of Ackerman, Mississippi, to impose a 2% tax on restaurant sales to fund tourism and parks and recreation projects. Restaurants operating within the town would collect this tax from customers and remit it to the state Department of Revenue, which would then transfer the funds to the town. Before the tax can take effect, the town must hold a public election where at least 60% of voters must approve the measure. The revenue collected must be kept in a separate special fund and used only for the specified tourism and recreational purposes, with annual audits required to ensure proper accounting. The authorization for this tax is set to expire on July 1, 2030.
This bill authorizes the City of Philadelphia, Mississippi, to donate up to $10,000 from its general fund to Philadelphia Transit, a nonprofit organization that provides transportation services to seniors, disabled individuals, low-income families, and the general public in east central Mississippi. The donation is limited to one-time contribution during calendar year 2026 and is left to the city's discretion. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage and does not impose new requirements on the city or the transit organization.
This bill authorizes the Jackson County Board of Supervisors to create and appoint a five-member county fair board to oversee fair operations and fairground facilities. The board will consist of qualified voters from each supervisor district, with members serving concurrent terms and receiving per diem payments for meetings attended. Key provisions grant the board authority to manage fair activities, establish rules for fairground use, hire staff, operate concession stands, and make contracts related to fair operations. The board must report annually on fair activities and can recommend fairground usage for large events, while the Board of Supervisors retains oversight and funding control.
This bill extends the expiration date of a restaurant tax in the City of Moss Point, Mississippi, from its original end date to July 1, 2030. The tax allows the city to collect up to 2% on sales of prepared food from restaurants to fund tourism and parks and recreation programs. Implementation requires a public referendum where at least 60% of voters must approve the tax before it takes effect, with strict rules about how the campaign is conducted and how funds are collected and spent. The bill also mandates separate accounting for tax revenues and annual audits to ensure funds are used only for their designated purposes.
This bill authorizes the Town of Vaiden, Mississippi, to impose a 2% tax on restaurant sales to fund tourism and parks and recreation projects. The tax would apply only to businesses selling prepared food and beverages within the town, excluding facilities like schools and hospitals. Before the tax can be implemented, it must be approved by at least 60% of voters in a special election, with public notice published for three weeks prior to the vote. If approved, the town must collect the tax through the state Department of Revenue, keep the funds in a separate special account, and submit annual audits to ensure the money is used solely for its designated purposes. The bill also sets a sunset date of July 1, 2030, after which the tax authority would expire unless renewed.
