Rep. Trey Lamar

Primary HB 1354

Signed into law · Mississippi House · Lead sponsor

Alcoholic Beverage Control Division warehouse; increase amount of revenue bonds authorized for and bailment fee authorized for paying debt service on bonds.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue up to $95 million in revenue bonds to fund the construction of a new warehouse for the Department of Revenue's Alcoholic Beverage Control Division. To repay the debt on these bonds, the legislation increases the bailment fee charged on stored alcoholic beverages and establishes a special fund to manage loan payments. Additionally, the bill directs the Department of Finance and Administration to select a suitable site within 50 miles of the new state capitol building and requires a construction contract to be signed by October 1, 2024.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1983

Signed into law · Mississippi House · Lead sponsor

Bonds; authorize issuance for various purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state of Mississippi to issue $20 million in general obligation bonds for the ACE Fund while adjusting the authorized bond amounts for various other economic development and infrastructure programs. It increases funding limits for initiatives such as business investment, defense base closure projects, and small unmanned aircraft system manufacturing grants, while simultaneously reducing the authorized bond totals for several other specific projects. The legislation also establishes new grant programs to support small unmanned aircraft manufacturers and state land improvements, and it extends the timeframes for issuing bonds related to heritage centers and transportation upgrades. Additionally, the bill directs the transfer of funds between existing state accounts to finance these new and modified projects.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1163

Signed into law · Mississippi House · Lead sponsor

Community and junior colleges; authorize to contract or enter into interlocal agreements with local governing authorities for first responders services.

Maddy summaryThis Mississippi bill authorizes community and junior college boards to hire local fire departments and first responders to protect their main campuses. Colleges can sign contracts with cities for fire services or make agreements with county authorities for fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical transport. If a college chooses these services, it may charge students a fee of up to five dollars per semester to help pay for them. The law also allows colleges to adjust tuition to cover these costs and clarifies how local taxes support college operations.

Signed into law May 13, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1589

Signed into law · Mississippi House · Lead sponsor

Motor vehicles; revise certain provisions regarding discharge of liens and scrapping.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Mississippi laws to require lenders with federal identification numbers to electronically notify the Department of Revenue about lien releases within 14 days. It also mandates that scrap yards and used parts dealers must check the state's online system to confirm a vehicle has no outstanding liens before buying or scrapping it. These changes aim to streamline how vehicle titles are processed and prevent dealers from purchasing cars that still have unpaid debts attached to them.

Signed into law May 10, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1161

Signed into law · Mississippi House · Lead sponsor

Alcoholic beverages; authorize municipalities in dry counties vote to come out from under the dry law.

Signed into law May 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1473

died · Mississippi House · Lead sponsor

Bonds; repeal authorization for certain unissued bonds and replace certain unissued bonds with cash.

died May 2, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1660

died · Mississippi House · Lead sponsor

Cigarettes and vape products; require Commissioner of Revenue to establish separate directories to regulate sales of.

died May 1, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1984

Signed into law · Mississippi House · Lead sponsor

Ad valorem tax; authorize a tax credit for certain refines of oil, gas and petroleum products.

Signed into law Apr 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary HB 1620

died · Mississippi House · Lead sponsor

Use tax; revise certain provisions regarding funds distributed to municipalities and counties for infrastructure assistance.

died Apr 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1665

died · Mississippi House · Lead sponsor

Capitol Complex Improvement District; authorize incentive for development of property in.

died Apr 29, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track