This bill restores the right to vote to Mallory Jane Touchstone of Pike County, Mississippi, who had previously lost her voting rights due to criminal convictions. The legislation removes her disqualification as an elector, allowing her to participate in elections despite her past legal history. The act takes effect immediately upon passage and does not impose new restrictions or conditions on her eligibility.
This bill restores the right to vote to Paul Anthony Jackson of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, who had previously lost his voting rights due to a conviction for embezzlement and subsequent probation violations. The legislation formally recognizes that Jackson has served his sentence, completed his probation, and has since lived as a law-abiding citizen. Once enacted, the act will immediately remove the legal barrier preventing Jackson from participating in elections. This measure addresses a specific individual's civil rights restoration without changing broader voting laws or affecting other citizens.
This bill restores the right to vote to Pamela Null of Alcorn County, Mississippi, who had previously lost her voting rights due to past criminal convictions. The legislation formally recognizes that she has completed her sentences and has since lived as a law-abiding citizen. By passing this act, the Mississippi Legislature removes the legal barriers that prevented her from participating in elections. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage and applies specifically to this individual's case.
This bill restores the right to vote to Cassidy Alexander of Lamar County, Mississippi, who had previously lost her suffrage due to criminal convictions for forgery and vehicle theft. The legislation formally recognizes that she has served her sentences and has since lived as a law-abiding citizen, removing the legal barrier that prevented her from voting. By passing this act, the Mississippi Legislature officially reinstates her eligibility to participate in elections without requiring any additional steps or conditions.
This bill restores the right to vote to Karen Smith of Yazoo County, Mississippi, who had previously been disqualified due to a 2011 embezzlement conviction. The legislation states that Smith has served her ten-year probation sentence and has since behaved as a law-abiding citizen. Once enacted, the act immediately reinstates her suffrage rights without requiring additional conditions or waiting periods. This measure directly affects only the specific individual named in the bill and does not alter voting laws for the general public.
This House Resolution honors Confederate Memorial Day and commemorates the lives of Mississippians who served during the American Civil War. It encourages citizens to reflect on the history and lessons of that era while promoting unity and understanding among all people in the state. The resolution also directs state buildings to display the 1894 Mississippi State Flag during observances as a symbol of remembrance. This measure is a commemorative resolution that does not create new laws or alter existing policies.
This bill directs the City of Laurel, Mississippi, to stop using certain tax revenues and bond proceeds to fund construction and improvements at the South Mississippi Fairground. Instead, these funds will be allocated to recreation facilities within the city that are open to the general public. The legislation establishes a 2% tax on hotel/motel room rentals and restaurant sales, with at least one-third of the collected revenue required to be shared with the Fair Commission for fairground projects. The city government retains authority to manage and spend the remaining funds on public recreation projects, while still following state public purchasing and bidding laws.
This bill authorizes Jackson County, Mississippi, to establish a public improvement district that can levy a retail assessment on businesses within the district. The district would be created to fund projects connected to private developments of at least $70 million, with the retail assessment capped at one percent of gross sales and certain retail food sales. Businesses in the district would collect this assessment from customers at the point of sale, and the funds would be used for project costs, debt service, or reimbursing developers under agreements lasting up to 30 years. Before the assessment can be imposed, an election must be held, and the district must maintain separate accounts with annual audits to ensure proper financial management.
This bill authorizes the Town of Ackerman, Mississippi to levy a 2% tax on restaurant sales to fund tourism and parks and recreation projects. The tax would apply to businesses selling prepared food and beverages within the town limits, excluding facilities like schools and hospitals. Before the tax can take effect, the town must hold a public election where at least 60% of voters must approve the measure. If approved, the tax revenue must be kept in a separate special fund and used only for the stated purposes, with annual audits to ensure proper accounting. The law would expire on July 1, 2030, if not renewed.
This Mississippi joint resolution provides a backup plan for Senate district lines if the U.S. Supreme Court rules against the state's current redistricting plan in a pending voting rights case. If such a ruling occurs, the resolution would replace the 2025 Senate district map with the 2022 version, which includes two new districts designed to address Voting Rights Act concerns. The bill directly affects Mississippi voters by determining which legislative districts they belong to and which candidates they can elect. It does not change any districts at this time but establishes a contingency plan for future court decisions.
This Mississippi House Resolution directs state officials to develop a plan for selling or leasing certain state-owned land near Jackson State University to fund a new 30,000-seat stadium and support local economic growth. The resolution requires the Department of Finance and Administration to consult with relevant university and medical center boards to create a master plan for the property, with a report due by January 1, 2027. It mandates that Jackson State University secure at least $50 million in private funding before the stadium can proceed and allows the university to lease naming rights for up to 20 years. The resolution also appropriates $400,000 to help cover the costs of developing the required report.
SB 2930 extends the expiration date for a 1% tax on restaurant sales (beverages and prepared food) in Southaven, Mississippi. This tax, originally authorized to fund tourism and parks initiatives, was set to expire but is now extended under the same rules. The bill does not change the tax rate, collection method, or voter approval requirements (which still require a 60%+ vote in a local election). It directly affects restaurants operating within Southaven that collect this tax from customers. The extension applies to the existing tax structure, not a new policy.
