Rules

This Mississippi House Resolution formally mourns the death of Representative William R. "Bo" Brown and commemorates his life, public service, and legislative career. The text details his background as an educator, federal employee, and city council member before he served in the state house for Hinds County. It also expresses sympathy to his family and directs that copies of the resolution be provided to them and the Capitol Press Corps.

This Mississippi House Resolution honors the life and legacy of Representative James "Price" Wallace, who passed away on June 3, 2026, after serving District 77 for nine years. The text details his public service as Chairman of the Constitution Committee and his background as a poultry farmer and leader in local agricultural associations. It also highlights his personal life, including his role as a grandfather and his community involvement. The resolution formally expresses the House's deepest sympathy to his family and directs that copies be provided to them and the Capitol Press Corps.

This resolution formally apologizes for Mississippi's role in the 1955 murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till and the acquittal of his killers. It acknowledges the state's creation of a hostile environment that enabled the crime, the defense of the murderers by Mississippi citizens and leaders, and the failure to protect Till's constitutional rights. The apology specifically references Carolyn Bryant's recent confession about fabricating the story that led to Till's death. The resolution expresses regret to Till's family, encourages teaching about this history to prevent future injustice, and explicitly states it cannot be used in legal proceedings. It is a symbolic gesture directed at Mississippi citizens and institutions, not a policy change with legal or financial consequences.

This House Resolution urges the State of Mississippi to adopt a Temporary Workers' Bill of Rights that would establish protections for temporary staffing workers. The proposed guidelines include requirements for living wages, clear pay information, and safety training, while prohibiting fees for background checks and banning forced arbitration or non-compete agreements. It also mandates that temporary assignments cannot exceed 90 days, after which workers must be offered full-time permanent employment with benefits. The resolution aims to address issues like discrimination and requires staffing agencies to publish employment data for transparency.

This bill pauses the legislative deadlines for House Bill 938, which would extend the expiration of several laws related to youth court operations in Mississippi. The underlying act aims to keep in place rules about sharing youth court records, requiring intake officers to enter data into a state system, maintaining youth court support funding, and restricting access to that system for individuals convicted of sex offenses. It also extends a provision allowing parents to delegate child care powers to another person. By suspending these deadlines, the bill ensures that these specific policy changes can be fully considered and passed before they expire.