Mississippi Bills

died · Mississippi · Senate Mar 3, 2026

SB 2671: Maximum compensation for certain public officers and employees; bring forward code section concerning.

This bill (SB 2671) is procedural - it moves Section 25-3-39 of the Mississippi Code to a new location in the legal code without changing its content. The existing section sets a salary cap of 125% of the Governor’s salary for most state executive branch employees, with specific exemptions (e.g., academic staff, licensed physicians, certain mental health professionals, and the Child Protection Services Commissioner). It also prohibits supplemental funding from non-state sources for most positions and outlines rules for salary waivers and funding transparency. The bill does not alter the policy rules but reorganizes where they appear in the state code.

died · Mississippi · Senate Mar 3, 2026

SB 2672: Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services; bring forward code sections.

SB 2672 is a procedural bill that reorganizes existing sections of Mississippi's information technology code. It moves multiple pre-existing sections (like those defining the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services and procurement terms) to new positions within the code, without changing their content or policy requirements. The bill explicitly states it makes only "technical, nonsubstantive" changes to code structure, such as updating section numbers for clarity or future amendments. No new policies, affected groups, or substantive changes to IT services or agency responsibilities are introduced.

died · Mississippi · Senate Mar 3, 2026

SB 2679: Mississippi Land Bank Act; local government transfer vacant and abandoned property to.

SB 2679, the Mississippi Land Bank Act, allows cities and counties to create land banks that acquire, clean, and redevelop vacant or abandoned properties. These land banks can purchase properties (including tax-forfeited land), demolish unsafe structures, rehabilitate buildings, and sell properties to return them to productive use. The bill directly affects communities struggling with blighted properties, which currently cost local governments lost tax revenue and safety hazards. Key mechanisms include land banks operating with the flexibility of private property owners, accepting tax-forfeited properties from the state, and establishing financing structures for redevelopment. The law aims to address neighborhood deterioration and strengthen local economies by revitalizing underutilized land.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

died · Mississippi · Senate Mar 3, 2026

SB 2419: Office of Workforce Development; authorize to implement and oversee an employee childcare tuition assistance program.

SB 2419 authorizes Mississippi's Office of Workforce Development to create and manage a childcare tuition assistance program for state employees. The bill directly affects state employees who need childcare, providing financial support to cover their children's childcare costs. Key provisions require the Office of Workforce Development to implement this program as part of its existing duties under workforce development law. The program aims to support state workers by reducing childcare expenses, aligning with broader workforce support initiatives. This is a concrete policy change focused on employee benefits, not a procedural measure.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Mississippi · Senate Mar 3, 2026

SB 2264: Mississippi Comprehensive Coastal Conservation and Restoration Act of 2026; enact.

SB 2264 creates a Technical Advisory Board (TAB) to develop and annually update a comprehensive coastal conservation and restoration plan for Mississippi's Gulf Coast. The TAB, composed of state agency representatives, university officials, environmental groups, and legislators, will establish priorities and goals for projects involving storm protection, habitat restoration, and water quality improvement. State agencies like the Department of Marine Resources (DMR) and Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) must follow this plan when selecting and funding future projects. The bill requires an annual report tracking progress toward the plan's goals and limits TAB administrative costs to 1% of related funds.

Topics ✓ Environment

died · Mississippi · Senate Mar 3, 2026

SB 2370: Abandoned vehicles; authorize airport authorities to take possession and dispose of.

SB 2370 authorizes Mississippi airport authorities to take possession of abandoned vehicles left on airport property after following specific notice procedures. It requires airports to attempt contacting owners via certified mail for 90 days and post public notices if owners cannot be found, before selling, disposing of, or retaining the vehicle for airport use (e.g., maintenance or security). Proceeds from sales first cover towing and storage costs, with any remaining funds held for 90 days before being deposited into the airport’s general operating fund. This law directly affects airport authorities and vehicle owners whose vehicles are left unclaimed on airport property.

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3223: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Gautier for utility relocation to provide for widening of U.S. Highway 90.

SB 3223 appropriates $2,000,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to the City of Gautier for utility relocation costs related to widening U.S. Highway 90. The funds, effective July 1, 2026, will cover expenses incurred by Gautier as the Mississippi Department of Transportation carries out the highway project. This is a straightforward funding bill with no policy changes, directly supporting the city's costs for infrastructure improvements. The appropriation is limited to fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027).

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1849: Ad valorem tax and sales tax; authorize certain exemptions.

HB 1849 exempts certain nonprofit organizations from ad valorem property taxes and sales taxes when they lease or sub-lease land for Mississippi state park development, improvement, or operation under Section 55-3-47. Specifically, it removes ad valorem tax on leasehold interests for nonprofits managing state park lands and eliminates sales tax on tangible property or services purchased for park improvements. This directly affects nonprofits working with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks under the referenced statute. The bill creates concrete tax relief for these organizations to support state park operations without altering the parks' management structure.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3271: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Shaw for improvements to and renovation of a city building on U.S. Highway 61.

SB 3271 appropriates $164,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Town of Shaw for improvements and renovation of a city building located on U.S. Highway 61. The funds are designated for the fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) to cover associated costs. This bill directly affects the Town of Shaw by providing state funding for physical upgrades to a specific municipal building. It is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements or broader legislative changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3335: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Hinds County for infrastructure improvements in Bolton, Edwards and Brownsville.

SB 3335 appropriates $2 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to Hinds County for infrastructure improvements in the towns of Bolton, Edwards, and Brownsville during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds cover costs for infrastructure projects in these specific communities, directly benefiting residents and local services. The bill is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements, requiring state payment through standard fiscal procedures. It affects Hinds County and the three incorporated towns named in the bill.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3240: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to MS Delta Community College for a new residence hall for its officer training academy.

SB 3240 allocates $10 million from Mississippi's General Fund to Mississippi Delta Community College for constructing a new residence hall. The facility will specifically house officers training at the college's Law Enforcement Training Academy. This funding, for fiscal year 2027, covers construction costs associated with the new housing to accommodate academy trainees. The bill is a straightforward budget allocation with no new policy provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Education

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1881: Appropriation; City of Booneville for Booneville Sewer Restoration Project.

HB 1881 allocates $1.5 million from the State General Fund to the City of Booneville for its Sewer Restoration Project during fiscal year 2027. The funds directly assist Booneville city officials in upgrading a collapsed sewer system and replacing damaged water pipes. The appropriation covers costs associated with these specific infrastructure repairs for the period July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. This is a straightforward funding measure with no additional policy mechanisms beyond the state financial support for the local project.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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