AN ACT TO REQUIRE CERTAIN INSURANCE POLICIES AND CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR COLOGUARD COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING TESTS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-15-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE STATE AND SCHOOL EMPLOYEES HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN TO INCLUDE COVERAGE FOR COLOGUARD COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING TESTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 29-1-107, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE A LEASE FROM THE STATE THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ANY USE OF THE PUBLIC TRUST TIDELANDS FOR ANY USE BY A GAMING OPERATION; TO CLARIFY THAT A GAMING USE IS SEPARATE FROM COMMERCIAL USE; TO CLARIFY THAT THE PUBLIC TRUST TIDELANDS LEASE NEEDED TO MOVEON SHORE AND PAY THE STATUTORY ASSESSMENT IS A LEASE WITH THE STATE OR THE STATE PORT AT GULFPORT FOR A GAMING OPERATION; TO AMEND SECTION 29-15-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 29-15-1.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THE LEGISLATIVE INTENT REGARDING THE STATE CONTROL OF THE PUBLIC TRUST TIDELANDS; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 29-15-2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL AND AUTHORITY OF THE PUBLIC TRUST TIDELANDS SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE; TO PROVIDE THAT A PUBLIC TRUST TIDELANDS LEASE WITH THE STATE THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF STATE IS REQUIRED FOR USE OF THE PUBLIC TRUST TIDELANDS, INCLUDING THOSE BY STATE AGENCIES AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE USE OF PUBLIC TRUST TIDELANDS FOR ANY GAMING PURPOSE REQUIRES A PUBLIC TRUST TIDELANDS LEASE FROM THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 29-15-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; TO AMEND SECTION 29-15-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT ALL EXISTING AND PROPOSED USES OF OR PROJECTS ON PUBLIC TRUST TIDELANDS BY ANY COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY SHALL REQUIRE A PUBLIC TRUST TIDELANDS LEASE FROM THE STATE THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 29-15-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ALLOW ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS LEGAL FEES AND LOST AD VALOREM TAXES, WITH LEGISLATIVE APPROVAL, TO BE PAID OUT OF THE PUBLIC TRUST TIDELANDS FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 29-15-10, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; TO AMEND SECTION 29-15-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE NEED FOR A PUBLIC TRUST TIDELANDS LEASE EVEN IF PUBLIC USE OR PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM RENTAL OR LEASE FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 59-15-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE STATE LEGISLATIVE INTENT THAT USE OF THE TIDELANDS FOR MUNICIPAL HARBORS REQUIRES A PUBLIC TRUST TIDELANDS LEASE WITH THE STATE THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF STATE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 21-17-1, 57-7-1, 59-7-405 AND 7-11-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; 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 CLARIFY THE DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN STRUCTURES RELATED TO GAMING; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 29-15-7, 29-15-11, 29-15-15, 29-15-17, 29-15-19, 29-15-21 AND 29-15-23, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDE FOR THE PUBLIC TRUST TIDELANDS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 59-15-3, 59-15-5, 59-15-7, 59-15-9, 59-15-11, 59-15-13, 59-15-15, 59-15-17 AND 59-15-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDE FOR SMALL CRAFT HARBORS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 59-7-1, 59-7-3, 59-7-5, 59-7-7, 59-7-9, 59-7-11, 59-7-13, 59-7-15, 59-7-17, 59-7-19, 59-7-21, 59-7-101, 59-7-103, 59-7-105, 59-7-107, 59-7-109, 59-7-111, 59-7-113, 59-7-115, 59-7-117, 59-7-119, 59-7-121, 59-7-123, 59-7-125, 59-7-127, 59-7-129, 59-7-131, 59-7-201, 59-7-203, 59-7-205, 59-7-207, 59-7-209, 59-7-211, 59-7-213, 59-7-301, 59-7-303, 59-7-305, 59-7-307, 59-7-309, 59-7-311, 59-7-313, 59-7-315, 59-7-317, 59-7-319, 59-7-321, 59-7-323, 59-7-401, 59-7-403, 59-7-407, 59-7-408, 59-7-409, 59-7-411, 59-7-413, 59-7-415, 59-7-417, 59-7-419, 59-7-421, 59-7-423, 59-7-425, 59-7-427, 59-7-429, 59-7-451, 59-7-453, 59-7-455, 59-7-501, 59-7-503, 59-7-505, 59-7-507, 59-7-509, 59-7-511, 59-7-513, 59-7-515, 59-7-517 AND 59-7-519, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDE FOR COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL HARBORS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 65-33-1, 65-33-3, 65-33-5, 65-33-7, 65-33-9, 65-33-11, 65-33-13, 65-33-15, 65-33-17, 65-33-19, 65-33-21, 65-33-23, 65-33-25, 65-33-27, 65-33-29, 65-33-31, 65-33-33, 65-33-35, 65-33-37, 65-33-39, 65-33-41, 65-33-43, 65-33-45, 65-33-47, 65-33-49, 65-33-51, 65-33-53, 65-33-55, 65-33-57, 65-33-59, 65-33-61, 65-33-63, 65-33-65, 65-33-67, 65-33-69 AND 65-33-71, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDE FOR SEA WALLS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 29-1-105, 53-3-41, 53-3-75, 55-7-13, 55-7-15, 55-7-21, 55-24-9, 59-3-1, 59-5-11, 59-9-19, 59-17-13, 61-3-15, 79-21-53, 27-31-39, 29-7-3, 39-7-3, 39-7-9, 49-15-301, 49-15-304, 49-27-4, 49-27-5, 49-27-71, 57-15-5, 59-1-17, 59-9-21 AND 59-9-67, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROTECT CONSUMER FREEDOM OF CHOICE IN THE PURCHASE OF FARM EQUIPMENT, MOTOR VEHICLES AND LAWN TOOLS; TO AMEND SECTION 75-99-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO RENAME THE CONSUMER FREEDOM OF CHOICE IN APPLIANCES ACT TO REFLECT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 75-99-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE TERMS; TO AMEND SECTION 75-99-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FROM ENFORCING ANY REGULATION THAT PROHIBITS OR RESTRICTS THE SALE OR USE OF FARM EQUIPMENT, MOTOR VEHICLES OR LAWN TOOLS BASED ON FUEL SOURCE; TO AMEND SECTION 75-99-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS ACT SHALL AFFECT THE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY'S AUTHORITY TO ENSURE THE SAFE USE OF FARM EQUIPMENT, MOTOR VEHICLES AND LAWN TOOLS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 27-55-539, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE NEW SECTION 69-1-401, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE TO ISSUE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENAS FOR PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT; TO PERMIT THE COMMISSIONER AND ANY DESIGNATED AGENT TO ADMINISTER OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS, EXAMINE WITNESSES AND RECEIVE EVIDENCE; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 69-25-36, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY WITHIN THE REGULATORY OFFICE OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE TO APPLY TO CIRCUIT COURTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE INSPECTION AND SEARCH WARRANTS FOR PREMISES OF ENTITIES OR INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE LICENSED OR REGULATED BY THE BUREAU, WHICH HAS DENIED ACCESS TO THE DEPARTMENT; TO PRESCRIBE THE CIRCUMSTANCES BY WHICH THE BUREAU MAY FACILITATE THE ISSUANCE AND EXECUTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE INSPECTION AND SEARCH WARRANTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE "VOLUNTARY PORTABLE BENEFIT PLAN ACT"; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS; TO AUTHORIZE A HIRING PARTY TO VOLUNTARILY CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TO THE PORTABLE BENEFIT ACCOUNT OWNED BY AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; TO AUTHORIZE A HIRING PARTY TO WITHHOLD FUNDS FROM THE COMPENSATION OWED TO AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR FOR THE CONTRIBUTION TO THE PERSON'S PORTABLE BENEFIT ACCOUNT; TO AUTHORIZE A DEDUCTION FROM A HIRING PARTY'S TAXABLE INCOME FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO A PORTABLE BENEFIT ACCOUNT; TO EXCLUDE CONTRIBUTIONS TO A PORTABLE BENEFIT ACCOUNT FROM THE DETERMINATION OF AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR'S TAXABLE INCOME; TO AMEND SECTIONS 27-7-17 AND 27-7-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT VENDORS, SUBCONTRACTORS OR OTHER ENTITIES SELECTED TO PROVIDE GOODS, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES TO THE STATE THROUGH FUNDING FROM THE RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM SHALL BE SUBJECT TO A COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS; TO PROVIDE THAT GOODS, PRODUCTS OR SERVICES PROVIDED TO SUBGRANTEES THROUGH A GRANT PROGRAM THAT IS FUNDED BY THE RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM AND ADMINISTERED BY A PUBLIC AGENCY OR A VENDOR, SUBCONTRACTOR OR OTHER ENTITY SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT BY A PUBLIC AGENCY SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO BE PROCURED THROUGH A COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS; TO PROVIDE AN ORDER OF PRIORITY TO USE IN SELECTING SUBGRANTEES FOR RECEIPT OF GOODS, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES; TO PROVIDE THAT ANY VENDOR, SUBCONTRACTOR OR OTHER ENTITY SELECTED TO ADMINISTER A GRANT PROGRAM THAT IS FUNDED BY THE RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM AND SUBJECT TO OVERSIGHT BY A PUBLIC AGENCY SHALL BE REQUIRED TO BE SELECTED THROUGH THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 31-7-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 29-5-215, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF MONIES IN THE CAPITOL COMPLEX IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PROJECT FUND MAY BE USED TO COMPENSATE THE OFFICE OF CAPITOL POLICE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR POLICE COVERAGE FOR MAJOR EVENTS CONDUCTED WITHIN THE DISTRICT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 27-31-46, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "PROJECT" TO INCLUDE FACILITIES STORING ENERGY USING BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS, FOR PURPOSES OF A COUNTY'S AUTHORITY TO GRANT CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTIONS OF UP TO 50% OF THE TOTAL ASSESSED VALUE OF CERTAIN PROJECTS; TO AMEND SECTION 27-31-46.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXTEND THE INITIAL CONSTRUCTION DEADLINE FOR PURPOSES OF ELIGIBILITY OF CERTAIN ENERGY PROJECTS FOR CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTIONS OF UP TO 50% OF THE TOTAL ASSESSED VALUE OF THE PROJECTS; TO EXTEND THE DEADLINE BY WHICH COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES MAY AUTHORIZE SUCH EXEMPTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 27-31-101, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ADD BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM FACILITIES, FOR PURPOSES OF A COUNTY'S OR A MUNICIPALITY'S AUTHORITY TO GRANT CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTIONS; TO EXTEND THE DATE OF THE REVERTER ON THE SECTION OF LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 27-31-104, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXTEND THE DATE BY WHICH A FEE-IN-LIEU AGREEMENT MAY BE ENTERED WITH CERTAIN QUALIFIED BUSINESSES FOR PURPOSES OF THE MINIMUM FEE-IN-LIEU AMOUNT OF 1/10 OF THE TOTAL OF ALL AD VALOREM TAXES OTHERWISE PAYABLE AS ANNUALLY DETERMINED; TO EXTEND THE DATE OF THE REVERTER ON THE SECTION OF LAW; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE MISSISSIPPI AGRICULTURAL AND FARMLAND WIND TOWER PROTECTION ACT OF 2026; TO DEFINE AND REGULATE WIND TOWER FACILITIES; TO VEST EXCLUSIVE SITING, PERMITTING AND OPERATIONAL AUTHORITY IN THE MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; TO REQUIRE CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND AGRICULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS, PUBLIC NOTICE AND LANDOWNER CONSENT; TO IMPOSE STATEWIDE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS TO PROTECT AGRICULTURAL LANDS, AERIAL AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS, RESIDENCES AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS; TO PROHIBIT WIND TOWER FACILITIES NEAR WILDLIFE REFUGES, WETLANDS, MIGRATORY BIRD CORRIDORS AND CRITICAL HABITATS; TO REQUIRE FINANCIAL ASSURANCE AND DECOMMISSIONING BONDS FOR SITE RESTORATION; TO SUBJECT WIND TOWER FACILITIES TO PUBLIC UTILITY LAWS; TO AUTHORIZE RULEMAKING AND INTERAGENCY CONSULTATION; TO CREATE THE WIND TOWER AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS STUDY COMMITTEE AND REQUIRE A LEGISLATIVE REPORT; TO PROVIDE ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY, CIVIL PENALTIES AND REMEDIATION REMEDIES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 57-78-3 AND 57-78-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO TRANSFER THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE MISSISSIPPI MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION GRANT PROGRAM FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY; TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM OF GRANT FUNDS THAT MAY BE PROVIDED TO A COMMUNITY UNDER THE PROGRAM DURING A YEAR; TO PROVIDE THAT THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY MAY PROVIDE THE MISSISSIPPI MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION WITH NO MORE THAN TWO PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS DEPOSITED INTO THE MISSISSIPPI MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION GRANT FUND FOR ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES IN CARRYING OUT ITS DUTIES UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION GRANT PROGRAM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 93-9-28, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ESTABLISH THE NONCUSTODIAL PARENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE NEW SECTION 25-11-126.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN PERSONS WHO ARE RECEIVING A RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE FROM THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHO ARE ELECTED AS A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATURE AFTER RETIREMENT, AND CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE FROM THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM WHILE SERVING AS A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATURE, MAY RECEIVE A RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE FROM THE SYSTEM WHILE SERVING AS A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATURE; TO PROVIDE THAT THOSE PERSONS SHALL RECEIVE 50% OF THE AMOUNT OF THE COMPENSATION PROVIDED FOR EACH REGULAR SESSION AND EACH EXTRAORDINARY SESSION, PROVIDED THAT THE PERSON SERVES AS A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATURE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME NOT TO EXCEED ONE-HALF OF THE NORMAL WORKING DAYS FOR THE POSITION IN ANY FISCAL YEAR, OR SHALL RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR SERVING AS A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATURE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED 25% OF THE PERSON'S AVERAGE COMPENSATION, WITHOUT ANY LIMITATION ON THE PERIOD OF TIME THAT THE PERSON SERVES AS A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATURE IN A FISCAL YEAR; TO PROVIDE THAT THOSE PERSONS SHALL NOT BE ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE RETIREMENT SYSTEM OR THE SUPPLEMENTAL LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT PLAN AND SHALL NOT RECEIVE ANY CREDITABLE SERVICE FOR THE PERIOD DURING WHICH THEY RECEIVE A RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE WHILE SERVING AS A MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATURE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 25-11-105, 25-11-127, 25-11-305 AND 5-1-41, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 45-1-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE THE PROVISION PROHIBITING POSTING OF SECURITY PERSONNEL AT THE PROPERTY OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE LOCATED AT 121 NORTH JEFFERSON STREET AND THE NEW FARMERS MARKET BUILDING LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF HIGH AND JEFFERSON STREETS IN THE CITY OF JACKSON, HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AND PERMIT POSTING OF SECURITY PERSONNEL AND REGULAR VEHICLE PATROLS AND RESPONSES TO SECURITY SYSTEM ALARMS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS; TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE AND PURSUE CHARGES WITH RESPECT TO THE DETECTION AND ERADICATION OF FRAUD, WASTE AND ABUSE IN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF STATE GOVERNMENT; TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNOR, WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, TO APPOINT A STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL; TO REQUIRE THE STATE PERSONNEL BOARD TO FIX THE SALARY OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL; TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL; TO PRESCRIBE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL; TO REQUIRE AGENCIES UNDER INVESTIGATION TO COOPERATE WITH THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL; TO PROHIBIT AN AGENCY FROM TAKING ADVERSE ACTION AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE FOR DISCLOSING PROHIBITED ACTIVITY TO THE INSPECTOR GENERAL; TO AUTHORIZE THE INSPECTOR GENERAL TO ADMINISTER OATHS AND ISSUE SUBPOENAS TO COMPEL THE ATTENDANCE OF WITNESSES AND THE PRODUCTION OF ITEMS CONSTITUTING EVIDENCE; TO AUTHORIZE THE INSPECTOR GENERAL TO EMPLOY PEACE OFFICERS TO ASSIST THE OFFICE IN CARRYING OUT ITS DUTIES AND CONDUCTING CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-9-171, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCLUDE THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL IN THE DEFINITION OF "STATE INVESTIGATIVE BODY" AS THAT TERM IS USED IN STATUTES GRANTING WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES; TO RESCIND EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 728, DATED APRIL 5, 1993, WHICH CREATED THE POSITION OF STATE INSPECTOR GENERAL IN THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI SUPPORT OUR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS ACT; TO SET FORTH LEGISLATIVE INTENT AND SHORT TITLE; TO REQUIRE COOPERATION AND ASSISTANCE IN ENFORCEMENT OF IMMIGRATION LAWS AND TO INDEMNIFY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS ACT; TO PROHIBIT ILLEGAL ALIENS FROM ENTERING INTO BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS WITH THE STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 99-3-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM THE ARREST WITHOUT WARRANT STATUTE; TO AMEND SECTION 71-11-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE FOR RETENTION OF E-VERIFY CONFIRMATIONS FOR AT LEAST THREE YEARS; TO CREATE THE SPECIAL FUND TO BE KNOWN AS THE IMMIGRATION REIMBURSEMENT FUND; TO AUTHORIZE ALL MISSISSIPPI LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS TO ASSIST FEDERAL AGENCIES IN ENFORCEMENT OF IMMIGRATION LAW; TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF PUBLIC CONTRACTORS TO REVIEW CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH E-VERIFY REQUIREMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION REGARDING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES; TO PROVIDE FOR SEVERABILITY, IMPLEMENTATION AND CONSTRUCTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.