AN ACT TO CREATE SECTIONS 31-11-37 AND 31-11-39, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE TERMS USED HEREIN; TO PROHIBIT THE DESIGN, BIDDING, PERMITTING, CONTRACTING FOR OR CONSTRUCTION OF FLAT OR LOW-SLOPE ROOF SYSTEMS IN THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF COVERED PUBLIC FACILITIES FUNDED IN WHOLE OR IN PART WITH GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS; TO ESTABLISH A MINIMUM ROOF SLOPE STANDARD OF THREE-TO-TWELVE FOR PRIMARY ROOF PLANES; TO AUTHORIZE LIMITED, CLEARLY DEFINED EXCEPTIONS FOR INCIDENTAL ROOF AREAS AND DOCUMENTED ENGINEERING CONSTRAINTS; TO REQUIRE CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE AS A CONDITION PRECEDENT TO PLAN APPROVAL, CONTRACT AWARD, FUNDING, REIMBURSEMENT AND DISBURSEMENT; TO AUTHORIZE SUSPENSION OR RECOVERY OF FUNDS FOR NONCOMPLIANCE; TO AUTHORIZE RULEMAKING BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND COMPLIANCE REVIEW; TO AMEND SECTION 31-11-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONDITION THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION'S APPROVAL, SUPERVISION, AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS FOR PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS ON COMPLIANCE WITH THE ROOF SLOPE PROHIBITION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-101-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONDITION CAPITAL PROJECT APPROVALS AND CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING ON COMPLIANCE WITH THE ROOF SLOPE PROHIBITION; TO AMEND SECTION 57-1-55, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONDITION GRANTS, LOANS, BOND-FUNDED ASSISTANCE, REIMBURSEMENTS, MATCHES AND OTHER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ADMINISTERED BY THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ON COMPLIANCE WITH THE ROOF SLOPE PROHIBITION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE THE TERM "PROJECT" UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-129, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUE COLLECTED FROM CERTAIN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FEES IMPOSED AND LEVIED UNDER SECTION 75-76-183 SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE CITY OF JACKSON DEVELOPMENT FUND CREATED IN THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-183, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO IMPOSE AND LEVY ADDITIONAL FEES FOR A LICENSE TO CONDUCT GAMING AS A LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS PART OF A PROJECT UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION SHALL ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE LOANS AND GRANTS TO ASSIST WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI; TO PROVIDE AN APPLICATION PROCESS FOR ENTITIES THAT DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM; TO CREATE THE CITY OF JACKSON DEVELOPMENT FUND AS A SPECIAL FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY; TO PROVIDE THAT MONIES IN THE CITY OF JACKSON DEVELOPMENT FUND SHALL BE DISBURSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, UPON APPROPRIATION BY THE LEGISLATURE, TO PROVIDE LOANS AND GRANTS FOR THE PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THE FIRST FULL STATE FISCAL YEAR DURING WHICH A LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS PART OF A PROJECT UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT IS OPERATING AND REMITTING LICENSE FEES IMPOSED AND LEVIED UNDER SECTIONS 75-76-177 AND 75-76-195, AND FOR EACH OF THE TWO IMMEDIATELY SUCCEEDING STATE FISCAL YEARS, IF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF REVENUE DISTRIBUTED TO THE CITY OF VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI, OR WARREN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE CASE MAY BE, FOR EACH SUCH FISCAL YEAR UNDER SECTION 75-76-197 AND CHAPTER 965, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 1993, IS LESS THAN THE AVERAGE TOTAL AMOUNT OF SUCH REVENUE DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY TO THE CITY OR COUNTY FOR THE FOUR STATE FISCAL YEARS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE FULL STATE FISCAL YEAR DURING WHICH THE LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT BEGAN OPERATING AND REMITTING SUCH LICENSE FEES, THEN THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION SHALL DISBURSE FUNDS TO THE CITY OF VICKSBURG OR WARREN COUNTY, AS THE CASE MAY BE, FOR THE AMOUNT OF SUCH REVENUE SHORTFALL FOR EACH SUCH FISCAL YEAR; TO PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF THE REVENUE COLLECTED FROM CERTAIN LICENSE FEES COLLECTED FROM A LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS PART OF A PROJECT UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT SHALL BE USED TEMPORARILY FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 75-76-33, 75-76-67, 75-76-77, 75-76-89 AND 75-76-203, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH ARE SECTIONS OF THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT, FOR THE PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 19-3-79, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER LEGAL ENTITY APPLYING FOR A LICENSE FOR A GAMING ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS PART OF A PROJECT UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 87-1-5, 97-33-1, 97-33-7, 97-33-17, 97-33-25 AND 97-33-27, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE LEGAL GAMING IN A LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS PART OF A PROJECT UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 27-109-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH DEFINES THE TERMS "CRUISE VESSEL" AND "VESSEL" FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES, FOR THE PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 95-3-25, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATES TO VARIOUS FORMS OF ILLEGAL GAMBLING, FOR THE PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 67-1-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "QUALIFIED RESORT AREA" UNDER THE LOCAL OPTION ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 67-1-101, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A PROJECT AS DEFINED UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT SHALL BE A LEISURE AND RECREATION DISTRICT UNDER THE LOCAL OPTION ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAW; TO PROVIDE THAT ANY OWNER OR OPERATOR OF A LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT LICENSED BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2026, THAT MAKES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF AT LEAST $100,000,000.00 SHALL BE ALLOWED A CREDIT AGAINST LICENSE FEES IMPOSED UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT; TO PROVIDE THE TIME PERIOD WITHIN WHICH THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS MUST BE MADE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE AMOUNT OF THE CREDIT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL JUDGMENT PROTECTION ACT; TO STATE LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO REQUIRE PROVIDERS OR FACILITIES USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE THAT MATERIALLY CONTRIBUTES TO A DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT PLAN, PROBLEM LIST ENTRY, ORDER OR CLINICAL NOTE TO DISCLOSE SUCH USE IN THE MEDICAL RECORD; TO REQUIRE A LICENSED CLINICIAN TO REVIEW AND APPROVE ANY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE OUTPUT USED FOR SUCH PURPOSES; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN NOTICE REQUIREMENTS; TO REQUIRE THE MAINTENANCE OF TAMPER-RESISTANT AUDIT LOGS CAPTURING THE IDENTITY OF THE REVIEWING CLINICIAN; TO PROHIBIT AUTOMATED DENIAL OR DELAY OF COVERAGE OR PAYMENT FOR MEDICAL SERVICES; TO REQUIRE PAYERS TO SUBMIT ANNUAL REPORTS ON USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO AUTHORIZE LICENSING AUTHORITIES, THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, AND THE DIVISION OF MEDICAID TO ENFORCE THIS ACT; TO AUTHORIZE DELAYED ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS AND PROVIDE SAFE HARBORS FOR PROVIDERS, FACILITIES AND PAYERS IN SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 73-9-61, 73-15-29, 73-21-97, 73-21-163, 73-25-29, 73-26-5, 73-27-13, 73-31-21, 73-43-11, 83-5-917 AND 83-5-933, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 25-53-301, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE STATEWIDE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OPTIMIZATION PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FOR THE COORDINATED PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND OVERSIGHT OF ENTERPRISE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURE FOR ALL STATE AGENCIES; TO AUTHORIZE THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES WITH CERTAIN POWERS AND DUTIES TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE AGENCIES TO COMPLY WITH THE PHASED IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM; TO CREATE THE IT OPTIMIZATION FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY FOR FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE PROGRAM; TO AMEND SECTIONS 25-41-17 AND 25-61-11.2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT RECORDS CREATED AND MEETINGS OCCURRING PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT THAT CONTAIN SENSITIVE INFORMATION ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE OPEN MEETINGS AND PUBLIC RECORDS REQUIREMENTS OF THIS STATE; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 25-53-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE STATE AID AND LOCAL SYSTEM BRIDGE FORFEITURE RESERVE FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOLDING AND REUSING BRIDGE MONIES FORFEITED BY COUNTIES DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE OR FAILURE TO SPEND FUNDS; TO AMEND SECTIONS 65-9-17, 65-9-27, 65-37-5, 65-37-7, 65-37-11, 65-37-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO STRENGTHEN AND STANDARDIZE THE PROCESS BY WHICH FORFEITED FUNDS ARE REDISTRIBUTED TO COUNTIES THAT ARE ELIGIBLE AND ACTIVELY REDUCING THE INVENTORY OF DEFICIENT BRIDGES WITHIN THOSE COUNTIES; TO UPDATE ALLOCATION FORMULAS AND ELIGIBILITY RULES WITHIN THE STATE AID ROAD, LOCAL SYSTEM ROAD AND LOCAL SYSTEM BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND REHABILITATION PROGRAMS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 65-21-1 AND 65-37-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 27-104-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXEMPT THE OFFICE OF STATE AID ROAD CONSTRUCTIONS' AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS FROM THE OVERSIGHT AND REVIEW OF THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT REVIEW BOARD; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE "MAKE MISSISSIPPI RESILIENT AND STRONG ACT"; TO ESTABLISH THE MISSISSIPPI WINDSTORM MITIGATION ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO PROMOTE WELFARE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE STRENGTHENING OF RESIDENTIAL HOMES AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES TO PROTECT AGAINST SEVERE WEATHER; TO PROVIDE FOR GRANTS TO ASSIST IN STRENGTHENING OF RESIDENTIAL HOMES AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES; TO PROVIDE FOR MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION; TO PROVIDE FOR A BOARD OF DIRECTORS; TO PROVIDE THE POWERS OF THE ASSOCIATION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE FUNDING OF THE ASSOCIATION; TO CREATE A SPECIAL FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY TO BE DESIGNATED THE MISSISSIPPI WINDSTORM MITIGATION ASSOCIATION FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS TO CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT MEMBER INSURERS SHALL BE IMMUNE FROM ACTS OR OMISSIONS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES; TO AMEND SECTION 83-5-73, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE ALL MEMBER INSURERS TO PAY A SUPPLEMENTAL FEE TO FUND THE ASSOCIATION; TO AMEND SECTION 83-34-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE MISSISSIPPI WINDSTORM UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION TO CONTRACT WITH A THIRD PARTY FOR THE DETERMINATION OF GRANT AWARDS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 83-34-1 THROUGH 83-34-4 AND 83-34-7 THROUGH 83-34-37, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATE TO THE MISSISSIPPI WINDSTORM UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 83-1-191, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH CREATES THE COMPREHENSIVE HURRICANE DAMAGE MITIGATION PROGRAM, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 83-1-201, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH CREATES THE MISSISSIPPI WINDSTORM MITIGATION FUND, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 27-15-103 AND 27-15-109, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH REQUIRE THE ASSESSMENT OF A PREMIUM TAX ON FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC INSURANCE COMPANIES, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE UNIVERSAL CHANGING TABLES INSTALLATION INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM ACT FOR THE PURPOSES OF CREATING FINANCIAL INCENTIVES TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE OR COMMERCIAL ENTITIES LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI TO INSTALL UNIVERSAL CHANGING TABLES WITHIN THE RESTROOM OF FACILITIES UNDER THEIR CONTROL; TO PROVIDE THAT THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES SHALL ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE THAT GRANTS SHALL BE FUNDED FROM MONIES APPROPRIATED BY THE LEGISLATURE AND ANY OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR THAT PURPOSE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE GRANTS SHALL BE AWARDED SUBJECT TO AVAILABLE FUNDING; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, BEGINNING WITH THE CLASS OF 2032, TO PASS A COURSE IN PERSONAL FINANCE AS A GRADUATION REQUIREMENT; TO CREATE THE FINANCIAL LITERACY TRUST FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDING FOR THE FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADMINISTER THE FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 37-7-301, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS IMPLEMENT A FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 10 AND 11; TO AMEND SECTION 37-16-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 37-28-45, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE STUDENTS IN CHARTER SCHOOLS TO COMPLY WITH THE PERSONAL FINANCE COURSE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 37-1-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH REQUIRES THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO DEVELOP PERSONAL LIVING AND FINANCES OBJECTIVES FOR EXISTING HIGH SCHOOL COURSES, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE; TO PROHIBIT A PERSON LICENSED TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HIS OR HER PRACTICE; TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FOR LICENSEES USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPLEMENTARY SUPPORT SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 73-30-21, 73-31-21, 73-53-17, 73-54-29, 73-65-13 AND 73-66-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A LICENSEE WHO VIOLATES THIS ACT IS SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE LICENSING BOARD; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE CORRECTIONS OVERVIEW TASK FORCE; TO PROVIDE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE TASK FORCE; TO PRESCRIBE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF SUCH TASK FORCE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 47-5-10, 47-5-473, 47-5-579 AND 47-7-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN DUTIES SHALL BE PERFORMED BY THE CORRECTIONS OVERVIEW TASK FORCE RATHER THAN THE CORRECTIONS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE TASK FORCE; TO REPEAL SECTION 47-5-6, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH CREATES THE CORRECTIONS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE TASK FORCE AS WELL AS PROVIDES ITS DUTIES, IS REPEALED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS' COMPREHENSIVE CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES PROVIDER FROM CHARGING STATE INMATES FOR CERTAIN HEALTHCARE SERVICES; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO PROVIDE COMMUNAL KIOSKS AT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES SO THAT INMATES CAN MAKE REQUESTS FOR MEDICAL OR DENTAL APPOINTMENTS ELECTRONICALLY; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN DISPENSATION OF MEDICATION FOR STATE INMATES TO HELP ENSURE EFFECTIVE MEDICATION MANAGEMENT; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO EMPLOY ONE LICENSED OR REGISTERED DIETICIAN FOR ALL OF ITS CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES; TO REQUIRE THAT CERTAIN ACCESS BE PROVIDED TO STATE INMATES FOR MEDICAL CARE AT ALL TIMES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO CONVENE AN UNEXPECTED FATALITY REVIEW TEAM CONCERNING INMATE DEATHS UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO PROVIDE THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF AN UNEXPECTED FATALITY REVIEW IS TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT AND LEGISLATURE REGARDING CHANGES IN PRACTICES TO PREVENT CERTAIN FATALITIES PERTAINING TO INMATES; TO PROVIDE THAT AFTER A REVIEW IS CONDUCTED BY A TEAM, THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ISSUE A REPORT ON THE RESULTS OF A REVIEW; TO REQUIRE ALL UNEXPECTED FATALITY REVIEW REPORTS BE POSTED ON A PUBLIC WEBSITE; TO REQUIRE, UPON THE COMPLETION OF A REVIEW, THE DEPARTMENT TO IMPLEMENT ANY RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY THE REVIEW TEAM AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO IMPLEMENT A CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN; TO AMEND SECTION 25-61-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PRECEDING SECTION; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 25-61-12, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PERTAINS TO CERTAIN EXEMPTIONS OF THE MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC RECORDS ACCT OF 1983, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 49-2-7, 53-7-5, 53-7-41, 53-9-7, 53-9-31, 53-9-32, 53-9-33, 53-9-69, 53-9-71, 53-9-83 AND 53-9-105, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE REGULATION OF SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION, AND COAL MINING AND RECLAMATION, TO BE PLACED UNDER THE PURVIEW OF SUCH OFFICE WITHIN THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DETERMINES MOST PRACTICAL AND EFFICIENT; TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO MAKE DECISIONS ON TRANSFERS AND BOND RELEASES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 27-103-305 AND 27-103-305.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH CREATED THE OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUND AND PROVIDES FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF ABATEMENT SETTLEMENT FUNDS AND NONABATEMENT SETTLEMENT FUNDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 41-153-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH CREATED THE MISSISSIPPI OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUND ADVISORY COUNCIL, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI OPIOID RESPONSE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE ACT TO ESTABLISH AND FUND A COORDINATED SYSTEM OF EVALUATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR MISSISSIPPI OPIOID SETTLEMENT GRANTEES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE MISSISSIPPI OPIOID RESPONSE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (MSORCE) IS CREATED WITH AND SHALL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE; TO PRESCRIBE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CENTER REGARDING OPIOID ABATEMENT, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND DATA EVALUATION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO REENACT SECTIONS 81-22-1 THROUGH 81-22-28, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH ARE THE MISSISSIPPI DEBT MANAGEMENT SERVICES ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 81-22-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXTEND THE DATE OF THE REPEALER ON THE MISSISSIPPI DEBT MANAGEMENT SERVICES ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.