AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 41-67-1, 41-67-2, 41-67-3, 41-67-4, 41-67-5, 41-67-6, 41-67-7, 41-67-9, 41-67-10, 41-67-11, 41-67-12, 41-67-15, 41-67-19, 41-67-21, 41-67-23, 41-67-25, 41-67-27, 41-67-28, 41-67-29, 41-67-33, 41-67-37, 41-67-39, 41-67-41, 41-67-101, 11-27-81, 49-2-131, 49-17-745, 97-25-59, 17-25-13, 17-25-29, 19-5-131, 19-5-167, 19-5-175, 21-25-51, 21-25-53, 21-25-55, 21-25-57, 21-25-59, 21-27-7, 21-27-75, 27-104-7, 31-7-9, 41-3-16, 41-3-16.1, 41-26-23, 41-26-101, 77-13-29, 41-3-15, 45-23-15, 65-1-8, 19-31-5, 19-31-19, 19-31-21, 21-27-203, 21-27-205, 21-27-207, 21-27-211, 21-27-213, 27-104-301, 27-104-371, 41-26-14, 47-5-94, 49-17-29, 49-17-83, 49-17-403, 49-17-703, 49-17-705, 49-17-739, 49-17-743, 49-17-747, 49-17-751, 49-17-753, 49-19-35, 51-8-1, 51-8-3, 51-39-7, 51-43-3, 57-75-9, 57-75-11, 57-75-37, 63-3-809, 77-1-11 AND 77-3-97, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE BE KNOWN AS THE MISSISSIPPI LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN ACT; TO CREATE THE STATE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, WITHIN THE DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM SHALL BE HEADED BY THE STATE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN, WHO SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN SERVICES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES SHALL HAVE A DESIGNATED LEGAL COUNSEL TO ADVISE, ASSIST AND AID THE STATE OMBUDSMAN; TO PRESCRIBE PURPOSE OF THE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM; TO SPECIFY THE DUTIES AND AUTHORITY OF THE STATE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN; TO REQUIRE THE STATE OMBUDSMAN TO DESIGNATE DISTRICTS TO CARRY OUT THE DUTIES OF THE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM WITHIN LOCAL COMMUNITIES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM AND PRESCRIBE THEIR DUTIES; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ADOPT STATE AND LOCAL COMPLAINT PROCEDURES; TO PROVIDE FOR INVESTIGATIONS BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM AND ONSITE FACILITY VISITS; TO PROVIDE FOR COMPLAINT NOTIFICATION AND RESOLUTION PROCEDURES; TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN INFORMATION AND RECORDS OF THE OMBUDSMAN ARE CONFIDENTIAL; TO PROVIDE UPON ADMISSION TO A LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY, EACH RESIDENT OR REPRESENTATIVE OF A RESIDENT MUST RECEIVE INFORMATION REGARDING THE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE IMMUNITY FOR ANY PERSON MAKING A COMPLAINT PURSUANT TO THIS ACT IN GOOD FAITH; TO PROHIBIT RETALIATION AGAINST A PERSON FOR FILING A COMPLAINT WITH, PROVIDING INFORMATION TO, OR OTHERWISE COOPERATING WITH ANY REPRESENTATIVE OF THE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE THE STATE OMBUDSMAN TO ENSURE THAT APPROPRIATE TRAINING IS PROVIDED TO ALL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-47-7 AND 43-47-37, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PRECEDING PROVISIONS; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 43-7-51 THROUGH 43-7-79, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH ARE THE LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES OMBUDSMAN ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 63-1-49, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE INDIVIDUALS 55 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER, WHOSE DRIVER'S LICENSE HAS BEEN EXPIRED MORE THAN FIVE YEARS, TO BE READMINISTERED THE DRIVING PORTION OF THE LICENSURE EXAMINATION TO ENSURE THE APPLICANT'S CONTINUED KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROPER AND SAFE OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 67-1-81, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT, IN ADDITION TO OTHER PENALTIES AUTHORIZED AGAINST A PERMITTEE UNDER THE LOCAL OPTION ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAW FOR THE UNLAWFUL SALE, FURNISHING, GIVING OR CAUSING TO BE SOLD OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21, THE COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE MAY REQUIRE, AFTER A THIRD OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE, THAT THE PERMITTEE HAVE AND USE AN INDEPENDENT, THIRD-PARTY AGE-VERIFICATION APP ON THE LICENSED PREMISES FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER A PERSON TO WHOM ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE SOLD, FURNISHED, GIVEN OR CAUSED TO BE SOLD IS 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER; TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE INTENTIONAL INJECTION, RELEASE, OR DISPERSION OF CHEMICALS WITHIN THE BORDERS OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI INTO THE ATMOSPHERE WITH THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF AFFECTING TEMPERATURE, WEATHER, OR THE INTENSITY OF THE SUNLIGHT; TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS RELATING TO THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE PENALTIES RELATING TO A VIOLATION OF THIS ACT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 49-17-5, 49-17-19, 49-17-25 AND 49-17-36, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATE TO POLLUTION OF WATERS, STREAMS, AND AIR WITHIN THE STATE, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 49-17-29, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO MAKE A MINOR, NONSUBSTANTIVE CHANGE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT MINERAL ESTATES SEPARATED FROM THE SURFACE ESTATE SHALL REVERT TO THE OWNER OF THE SURFACE ESTATE AFTER TEN YEARS OF NONPRODUCTION; TO DEFINE NONPRODUCTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 3-3-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DECLARE SEPTEMBER 27TH AS HIRAM REVELS DAY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-33-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AMEND THE HOUSING AUTHORITIES LAW BY ADDING AND DEFINING THE TERM "MIXED-FINANCE PROJECT" TO SUCH LAW; TO PROVIDE THAT MIXED-FINANCE PROJECT MEANS A PROJECT THAT IS FINANCIALLY ASSISTED BY PRIVATE RESOURCES WHICH MAY INCLUDE LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS IN ADDITION TO AN AMOUNT PROVIDED UNDER ANY STATE OR FEDERAL PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTION 43-33-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO OWN, OPERATE, ASSIST OR OTHERWISE PARTICIPATE IN ONE OR MORE MIXED-FINANCE PROJECTS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-33-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A CERTAIN SELF INSURANCE AGREEMENT MAY BE FORMED WHEN ONE OR MORE HOUSING AUTHORITIES HAVE FORMED PARTNERSHIPS, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES OR ENTITIES IN WHICH AN AUTHORITY OR AN ENTITY AFFILIATED WITH AN AUTHORITY IS A GENERAL PARTNER, MANAGING MEMBER OR OTHERWISE PARTICIPATES IN THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ENTITY WHEN UNDERTAKING A MIXED-FINANCE PROJECT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-33-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE ANY TWO OR MORE HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO COOPERATE WHEN UNDERTAKING A MIXED-FINANCE PROJECT; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 43-33-52, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN IMMUNITY TO INDIVIDUAL COMMISSIONERS, DIRECTORS, SUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES, AND SUPERVISORY AGENTS OF A HOUSING AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO A MIXED-FINANCE PROJECT IF SUCH INDIVIDUALS WHILE ACTING IN THE SCOPE OF THEIR DUTIES AS THEY RELATE TO SUCH PROJECTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT ENTITLED THE "PRESERVING LAWFUL UTILIZATION OF SERVICES FOR VETERANS ACT OF 2026 (PLUS ACT)"; TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT NO PERSON MAY RECEIVE ANY COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN CONNECTION WITH ANY VETERAN'S CLAIM UNLESS THE VETERAN SIGNS A WAIVER THAT THEY ARE WITHIN THE ALLOWABLE TIME PERIOD AND ARE CHOOSING TO DENY FREE SERVICES AVAILABLE; TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON ASSISTING ON VETERANS' BENEFITS MATTERS FOR COMPENSATION SHALL PROVIDE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES AT THE BEGINNING OF THE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP; TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN PRACTICES BY BUSINESSES ASSISTING VETERANS BENEFITS MATTERS FOR COMPENSATION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 19-3-47, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ANY COUNTY TO EMPLOY SPECIAL ASSISTANT COUNSEL TO ASSIST THE COUNTY BOARD ATTORNEY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 33-1-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF MILITARY LEAVE FOR TRAINING AUTHORIZED FOR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF ANY DEPARTMENT, AGENCY, OR INSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, OR OF ANY COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE CRIME OF MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PAYMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES; TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS RELATING TO THE MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PAYMENT OF UTILITY SERVICES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 17-23-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE TO REQUEST THE STATE FISCAL OFFICER TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO THE CITY OF OCEAN SPRINGS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE TRUCK IN FISCAL YEAR 2027; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 17-23-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH CREATES THE RURAL FIRE TRUCK FUND, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 17-23-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH CREATES THE SUPPLEMENTARY RURAL FIRE TRUCK FUND, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 83-1-37, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH CREATES THE MUNICIPAL FIRE PROTECTION FUND, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 25-11-15, 25-11-101, 25-11-103, 25-11-105, 25-11-109, 25-11-111, 25-11-112, 25-11-113, 25-11-114, 25-11-115, 25-11-117, 25-11-117.1, 25-11-119, 25-11-120, 25-11-121, 25-11-123, 25-11-126, 25-11-127, 25-11-133 AND 25-11-147, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATE TO THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO REVISE THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-801, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO REVISE THE DEFINITIONS OF CERTAIN TERMS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-803, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE CANDIDATES TO CREATE A CANDIDATE COMMITTEE TO REPORT THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES; TO PROVIDE WHAT MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION OF A CANDIDATE COMMITTEE; TO REVISE THE STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION FOR POLITICAL COMMITTEES; TO REVISE THE ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL COMMITTEES; TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-805, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO MAINTAIN A CENTRAL SITE ON THE INTERNET TO MAKE ACCESSIBLE AND SEARCHABLE TO THE PUBLIC ALL PUBLIC AVAILABLE ELECTION-RELATED REPORTS AND INFORMATION; TO PROVIDE THAT, BEGINNING ON JANUARY 1, 2027, ALL CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS SHALL BE FILED ON THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S ONLINE FILING SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-807, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS THAT SHALL BE FILED BY CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL COMMITTEES; TO PROVIDE THAT CANDIDATE AND POLITICAL COMMITTEES SHALL HAVE ZERO CASH ON HAND BEFORE FILING A TERMINATION REPORT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE REPORTS SHALL BE FILED BASED ON THE ELECTION CYCLE; TO PROHIBIT ANONYMOUS CONTRIBUTIONS AND REQUIRE THAT ANY RECEIVED SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE DONOR OR DEPOSITED INTO THE ELECTIONS SUPPORT FUND; TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN NOTIFICATIONS SHALL BE MADE ON THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S ONLINE FILING SYSTEM; TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-809, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE REPORTS MUST BE FILED BY THE SECOND BUSINESS DAY AFTER THE EXPENDITURE IS MADE; TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-811, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE CERTAIN PENALTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-813, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE, AND NOT THE ETHICS COMMISSION, SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO ASSESS FINES; TO DECREASE THE TIME THAT THE SECRETARY OF STATE HAS TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF A FAILING TO FILE; PROVIDE INCREASES TO CERTAIN FINES; TO PROVIDE A SHORTER TIME FOR WHEN FINES BEGIN TO ACCRUE FOR PRE-ELECTION REPORTS; TO REQUIRE THE FAILURE TO FILE CERTAIN REPORTS TO BE REPORTED TO THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS ASSOCIATION; TO PROVIDE THAT FINES CAN BE APPEALED TO THE CIRCUIT COURTS IN RANKIN AND MADISON COUNTIES, AS WELL AS HINDS COUNTY; TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-815, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE REGARDING CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS; TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO PREPARE CERTAIN FORMS AND A CAMPAIGN FINANCE MANUAL; TO PROVIDE HOW LONG CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE; TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO INSPECT CERTAIN REPORTS AND STATEMENTS OF ORGANIZATION; TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO CREATE RULES ON A WRITTEN COMPLAINT AND RESPONSE PROCESS; TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO CONFIDENTIALLY MAKE INVESTIGATIONS INTO STATEMENTS AND REPORTS THAT ARE FILED; TO PROVIDE THE SAME AUTHORITY TO THE ETHICS COMMISSION FOR REPORTS AND STATEMENTS FILED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE OR ANY PERSON RUNNING FOR THAT OFFICE; TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-817, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ADD STATE DISTRICT OFFICERS TO THE LIST THAT IS RELEASED TO THE MISSISSIPPI PRESS ASSOCIATION FOR FAILURE TO FILE A CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOSURE REPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-819, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL FOR A FOREIGN NATIONAL, DIRECTLY OR THROUGH ANY OTHER PERSON, TO MAKE ANY CONTRIBUTION OR ANY EXPENDITURE OF MONEY OR OTHER THING OF VALUE, OR TO PROMISE EXPRESSLY OR IMPLIEDLY TO MAKE ANY SUCH CONTRIBUTION OR EXPENDITURE, IN CONNECTION WITH AN ELECTION FOR ANY CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT, LOCAL BALLOT MEASURE, BALLOT REFERENDUM, OR OTHER SIMILAR MEASURES; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PENALTIES FOR KNOWINGLY VIOLATING THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-821, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT PERSONAL USE OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS BY A POLITICAL COMMITTEE SHALL BE PROHIBITED; TO PROVIDE THAT UPON FILING A TERMINATION REPORT, A ZERO CASH ON HAND BALANCE SHALL BE REQUIRED AND NO FUNDS SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN THE CAMPAIGN ACCOUNT; TO PROVIDE THAT IF A CANDIDATE WITH EXEMPT CAMPAIGN FINANCE CONTRIBUTIONS NO LONGER HOLDS OFFICE, HE OR SHE SHALL DISPENSE WITH THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND REPORT THAT TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE WITHIN ONE YEAR OF LEAVING OFFICE; TO CREATE A NEW SECTION OF LAW THAT REQUIRES CANDIDATES TO DISCLOSE THE IDENTITY OF ANY PERSON WHO RECEIVES A LONG OR OTHER EXTENSION OF CREDIT FROM; TO CREATE A NEW SECTION OF LAW THAT REQUIRES THE CANDIDATE OR TREASURER OF EACH CANDIDATE COMMITTEE OR POLITICAL COMMITTEE TO KEEP A DETAILED RECORD OF ALL CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES; TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN ACCOUNTS TO BE INSPECTED BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE; TO REQUIRE THE PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN REPORTS; TO CREATE A NEW SECTION OF LAW THAT PROVIDES FOR CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION LIMITS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PENALTY SHALL BE FOR THE RECEIVING ENTITY AND NOT THE CORPORATION; TO PROVIDE THAT THE CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION LIMITS SHALL NOT APPLY TO INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PENALTIES WHEN UNLAWFUL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE NOT RETURNED; TO AUTHORIZE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO BRING LEGAL ACTION AS NECESSARY FOR THE COLLECTION OF LEVIED ASSESSMENTS; TO REPEAL SECTION 97-13-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROHIBITS POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS BY CORPORATIONS; TO REPEAL SECTION 97-13-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PENALIZES ILLEGAL CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.