AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MISSISSIPPI SEARCH AND RESCUE PROGRAM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 77-3-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO STIPULATE THAT CERTAIN MUNICIPALLY OWNED OR OPERATED PUBLIC UTILITIES SHALL UNDERGO ANNUAL AUDITS CONDUCTED BY THIRD-PARTY FIRMS; TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY OF THIS ACT; TO STIPULATE THAT THIS ACT SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS PENDING ON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MISSISSIPPI SEARCH AND RESCUE PROGRAM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY SAFETY PATROL SPECIAL OPERATIONS TEAM TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MISSISSIPPI SEARCH AND RESCUE PROGRAM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE STATE FIRE ACADEMY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MISSISSIPPI SEARCH AND RESCUE PROGRAM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 31-7-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE PUBLIC PURCHASING LAW TO PROVIDE THAT PURCHASES THAT DO NOT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF MORE THAN $15,000.00 MAY BE MADE WITHOUT ADVERTISING OR OTHERWISE REQUESTING COMPETITIVE BIDS; TO REVISE THE REVERSE AUCTION METHOD FOR RECEIVING BIDS TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN AGENCIES AND GOVERNING AUTHORITIES; TO PROVIDE THAT IF AN AGENCY DETERMINES THAT A REVERSE AUCTION IS NOT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE AGENCY, THEN THAT DETERMINATION MUST BE APPROVED BY THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT REVIEW BOARD; TO PROVIDE THAT IF A GOVERNING AUTHORITY DETERMINES THAT A REVERSE AUCTION IS NOT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY, THEN THAT DETERMINATION MUST BE APPROVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE AGENCY AND GOVERNING AUTHORITY MUST SUBMIT AN EXPLANATION AS TO WHY A REVERSE AUCTION IS NOT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE AGENCY OR GOVERNING AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FROM COMPLYING WITH CERTAIN FEDERAL PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES WHEN FEDERAL LAW PROVIDES FOR SUCH AN EXEMPTION; TO EXEMPT THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FOR THE MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY SAFETY PATROL PURCHASES MADE THROUGH COUNTY GROUP PURCHASE CONTRACTS, AND VEHICLES PURCHASED FROM OTHER STATE'S PURCHASING SCHEDULES AS APPROVED BY THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FROM BIDDING REQUIREMENTS; TO REQUIRE THE MISSISSIPPI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO IMPLEMENT A PROCESS TO CREATE A PREFERRED VENDER LIST FOR DISASTER CLEAN UP; TO AMEND SECTIONS 31-3-1, 31-5-37 AND 31-5-51, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 31-7-40, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE COUNTIES TO PARTICIPATE IN A GROUP PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN PURCHASES; TO AMEND SECTION 31-7-103, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE COMPETITIVE PURCHASING THRESHOLD FOR CERTAIN COUNTY PURCHASES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 31-7-119, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-191, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION ON PARTICIPATING IN MEDICAID FOR A PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY IN DESOTO COUNTY THAT WAS ESTABLISHED BY A HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTY UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF A CERTIFICATE OF NEED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE "THE PURPLE ANGELS LAW" TO REGULATE THE REGISTRY OF PERSISTENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENDERS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CREATE THE REGISTRY; TO REQUIRE THE CLERK OF THE CONVICTING COURT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO REQUIRE PAYMENT OF A REGISTRATION FEE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 73-15-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCLUDE ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES IN THE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE OF THE MISSISSIPPI NURSING PRACTICE LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 73-15-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS AND REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS IN THE NURSING PRACTICE LAW REGARDING ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE; TO AMEND SECTION 73-15-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE COMPOSITION OF THE MISSISSIPPI BOARD OF NURSING TO INCLUDE A CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST AS A MEMBER; TO AMEND SECTION 73-15-20, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE PRACTICE OF ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE NURSES; TO PROVIDE THAT CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED NOT LESS THAN 8,000 PRACTICE HOURS ARE EXEMPT FROM MAINTAINING A COLLABORATIVE/CONSULTATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH A LICENSED PHYSICIAN OR DENTIST; TO PROVIDE THAT CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS MAY APPLY HOURS WORKED BEFORE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT TO FULFILL THE PRACTICE HOUR REQUIREMENT; TO CONFORM CERTAIN PROVISIONS WITH THE MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CANNABIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 73-15-29, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCLUDE ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES IN THE PROVISIONS RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AGAINST NURSES; TO AMEND SECTION 41-21-131, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-41-3 AND 37-41-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD WITH THE DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION TO STUDENTS WHO LIVE WITHIN ONE MILE OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO WHICH THEY ARE ASSIGNED IF CONDITIONS FOR WALKING TO SCHOOL PRESENTS A SIGNIFICANT RISK TO THE SAFETY OF THE STUDENTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-27-2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES SHALL BE THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-27-8, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-27-10, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PERTAINS TO THE POWERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-27-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PERTAINS TO THE CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF CERTAIN FUNDS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-27-12, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES SHALL HAVE EXCLUSIVE CARE OF CHILDREN COMMITTED TO ITS FACILITIES, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-27-14, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES IS AUTHORIZED TO ACCEPT CERTAIN FUNDS, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-27-16, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PERTAINS TO DATA AND ASSISTANCE BY STATE AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS THAT MAY BE PROVIDED TO HE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES, FOR PURPOSES POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-27-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PERTAINS TO THE COOPERATION OF OTHER DEPARTMENTS, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-27-18, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES THAT POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES ARE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE STATE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-27-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PERTAINS TO CERTAIN RECORDS AND REPORTS, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-27-20, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PERTAINS TO THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-27-22, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PERTAINS TO THE OFFICE OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-27-23, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATES TO LODGING OF SUPERINTENDENTS, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-27-25, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PERTAINS TO THE PROHIBITION OF PERSONS HAVING MENTAL ILLNESS OR INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES FROM BEING COMMITTED TO INSTITUTIONS THAT UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH SERVICES, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-27-27, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PERTAINS TO THE TRANSFER OF CHILDREN, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-27-29, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PERTAINS TO ACADEMIC AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-27-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PERTAINS TO THE EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-27-35, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PERTAINS TO THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN LAND, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-27-37, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PERTAINS TO THE CREATION OF THE STATEWIDE JUVENILE WORK PROGRAM, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-27-39, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PERTAINS TO THE USE OF COLUMBIA TRAINING SCHOOL AND OAKLEY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURERS TO REQUIRE BLIGHTED REAL PROPERTY TO BE CLEANED UP BEFORE PAYING NOT MORE THAN NINETY PERCENT OF THE DAMAGES OWED; TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY OR MUNICIPALITY TO PAY THE REST; TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE TO ENFORCE THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT AND ADOPT ANY RULES OR REGULATIONS NECESSARY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 21-21-3 AND 19-25-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE EACH SHERIFF OR POLICE OFFICER TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE LESS-LETHAL FORCE OPTION MADE AVAILABLE TO SUCH SHERIFF OR POLICE OFFICER WHILE ON DUTY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE HAZARD MITIGATION REVOLVING LOAN FUND PROGRAM TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR PROJECTS THAT WILL REDUCE DISASTER RISKS FOR HOMEOWNERS, BUSINESSES, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES IN ORDER TO DECREASE THE LOSS OF LIFE AND PROPERTY, THE COST OF INSURANCE, FEDERAL DISASTER PAYMENTS, OR AS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY FEDERAL LAW; TO PROVIDE THAT THE MISSISSIPPI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY WILL ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS RELATING TO THE PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE AN APPLICATION PROCESS FOR ENTITIES THAT DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM; TO CREATE THE HAZARD MITIGATION REVOLVING LOAN FUND AS A SPECIAL FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE MISSISSIPPI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY SHALL HAVE ALL POWERS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT AND ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-41-27, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PERMIT LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS AND MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LOCAL EMERGENCY OFFICIALS AND OTHER APPROPRIATE AGENCIES FOR THE USE OF SCHOOL BUSES UNDER CERTAIN EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCE; TO REVISE THE PROCEDURE AND AUTHORITY FOR THE USE OF PASSENGER CARS OR MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES OTHER THAN SCHOOLS BUSES TO TRANSPORT STUDENTS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.