AN ACT TO PROVIDE A STATE INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR TAXPAYERS CLAIMING THE FEDERAL EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT; TO PROVIDE THE AMOUNT OF THE CREDIT; TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE AMOUNT OF CREDIT CLAIMED BY A TAXPAYER EXCEEDS THE AMOUNT OF INCOME TAX IMPOSED UPON THE TAXPAYER FOR THE TAXABLE YEAR, THEN THE TAXPAYER SHALL RECEIVE A REFUND FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR THE AMOUNT OF SUCH EXCESS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 65-9-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE CAP ON THE NUMBER OF AUTOMOBILES THE DIVISION OF STATE AID ROAD CONSTRUCTION IS AUTHORIZED TO OWN AND OPERATE IN ITS FLEET; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-4-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH SHALL DEVELOP AND PROMULGATE A RATING SCALE WITH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS TO USE IN PERFORMANCE AUDITS OF COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP AND PROMULGATE THE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS BY JUNE 30, 2027; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL BEGIN CONDUCTING PERFORMANCE AUDITS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2028; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PERFORM A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF EACH COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER AT LEAST ONCE EVERY TWO YEARS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT SHALL PLACE ON A SIX-MONTH PROBATIONARY PERIOD REGIONAL COMMISSIONS OR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS THAT DO NOT ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE ON A PERFORMANCE AUDIT; TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER DOES NOT ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE ON THE PERFORMANCE AUDIT AFTER THE PROBATIONARY PERIOD, THE REGIONAL COMMISSION SHALL REPLACE THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ANY OTHER OFFICERS IDENTIFIED BY THE DEPARTMENT WITH CONTRACTORS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE CONTRACTOR OR CONTRACTORS SHALL REMAIN IN PLACE UNTIL THE DEPARTMENT DETERMINES THAT THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER HAS ATTAINED SUSTAINED COMPLIANCE WITH THE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS; TO PROVIDE THAT NO RULES, REGULATIONS, OPERATIONAL STANDARDS, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS OR OTHER STANDARDS PROMULGATED BY THE BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH OR THE DEPARTMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE A CAUSE OF ACTION; TO AMEND SECTION 27-104-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXEMPT FROM PUBLIC PROCUREMENT REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL ANY PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT ENTERED INTO BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH IN CARRYING OUT ITS RESPONSIBILITIES SET FORTH IN SECTION 41-4-7(MM); AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 27-115-55, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A HOLDER OF A PACKAGE RETAILER'S PERMIT ISSUED UNDER THE LOCAL OPTION ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAW IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY TO BECOME A LOTTERY RETAILER UNDER THE ALYCE G. CLARKE MISSISSIPPI LOTTERY LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 67-1-51, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE HOLDER OF A PACKAGE RETAILER'S PERMIT IS A LOTTERY RETAILER UNDER THE ALYCE G. CLARKE MISSISSIPPI LOTTERY LAW, THE PERMIT HOLDER MAY SELL LOTTERY TICKETS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO DECLARE CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS RELATING TO GEOENGINEERING; TO AMEND SECTION 49-17-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE THE TERM "GEOENGINEERING" WITHIN THE MISSISSIPPI AIR AND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 49-17-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO GIVE THE MISSISSIPPI AIR AND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL COMMISSION AUTHORITY TO ISSUE, MODIFY OR REVOKE ORDERS RELATED TO GEOENGINEERING; TO AMEND SECTION 49-17-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT GEOENGINEERING IN MISSISSIPPI AND TO CREATE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO SUBMIT TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE A SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) FOOD RESTRICTION DEMONSTRATION PROJECT REQUEST THAT WILL ALLOW THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI TO PROHIBIT THE PURCHASE OF CANDY AND SOFT DRINKS WITH SNAP BENEFITS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-805, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE CANDIDATES FOR COUNTY, COUNTY DISTRICT AND MUNICIPAL OFFICES, AND THEIR POLITICAL COMMITTEES, TO FILE ALL REPORTS OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES WITH THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE; TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-815, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-151, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CHANCERY COURT TO HEAR CERTAIN ABUSE ALLEGATIONS REGARDING A MINOR WHEN ALLEGATIONS ARISE DURING A CUSTODY ACTION BETWEEN PARENTS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-261, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CHANCERY COURT APPOINTED REGARDING CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS OF CHILDREN; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-12-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH OR USE A COMBINATION OF REPORTING SYSTEMS UNDER FEDERAL REGULATIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH COMBINATION SHALL BE SET BY THE DEPARTMENT; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN REPORT BY SEPTEMBER 1 OF EACH YEAR TO CERTAIN LEGISLATORS ON THE RATIONALE, APPLICATION AND EFFECTIVENESS OF USING A COMBINED REPORTING SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE EFFECT ON ENROLLMENT IN THE SNAP PROGRAM AND THE EFFECT ON THE DEPARTMENT'S ERROR RATE AS CALCULATED BY THE FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE "MISSISSIPPI FOREST AND AGRICULTURAL LANDOWNERS' FAIRNESS ACT"; TO DEFINE TERMINOLOGY AND PRESCRIBE THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE LEGISLATION IS INTENDED IN AN EFFORT TO PREVENT MISSISSIPPI TAXPAYERS FROM SUBSIDIZING THE TAXES OF NONRESIDENT ALIENS AND FEDERALLY TAX-EXEMPT ENTITIES OWNING OR HAVING POSSESSORY INTERESTS IN FOREST AND AGRICULTURAL LAND LOCATED IN THE STATE; TO PROHIBIT ANY STATE TAX EXEMPTIONS ON THE ASSESSED VALUE OF FOREST AND AGRICULTURAL LAND TO NONRESIDENT ALIENS AND FEDERALLY TAX-EXEMPT ENTITIES THAT OWN OR HAVE A POSSESSORY INTEREST IN SUCH LANDS LOCATED IN THE STATE; TO REQUIRE SUCH ENTITIES TO PAY THE SAME RATE OF INCOME AND FRANCHISE TAXES AS OTHER BUSINESS CORPORATIONS IN THE STATE UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2028, WHEN THOSE TAXES UPON SUCH BUSINESS CORPORATIONS REPEAL BY OPERATION OF LAW; TO REQUIRE ALL NONRESIDENT ALIENS AND ALL FEDERALLY TAX-EXEMPT ENTITIES OWNING ANY POSSESSORY INTEREST IN FORESTRY AND AGRICULTURAL LAND TO FILE A FULL DISCLOSURE OF ALL OWNERSHIP INFORMATION OF EACH TRACT OF LAND IT OWNS WITH A DESCRIPTION OF EACH TRACT AS IS DESCRIBED IN ITS DEED OR DEEDS TO THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF PASSAGE OF THIS ACT; TO REQUIRE FUTURE TRANSFERS BY THESE PARTIES TO BE FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE TRANSFER; TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO MAKE THE OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO FILE A TAX LIEN WITH THE CIRCUIT CLERK OF EACH COUNTY IN WHICH LAND IS LOCATED FOR TAXES MORE THAN 180-DAYS DELINQUENT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DELINQUENCY ON A SINGLE PROPERTY SHALL RESULT IN A TAX LIEN ON ALL LAND OWNED BY THE DELINQUENT TAXPAYER IN THAT COUNTY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE NEW SECTION 83-41-218, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE HEALTH INSURERS TO PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT TO PHARMACISTS FOR SERVICES AND PROCEDURES AT A RATE NOT LESS THAN THAT PROVIDED TO OTHER NONPHYSICIAN HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS IF THE SERVICE OR PROCEDURE IS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF A PHARMACIST AND OTHERWISE WOULD BE COVERED IF PROVIDED BY ANY HEALTH CARE SERVICE PROVIDER OR OTHER PERSON; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT HEALTH INSURERS AND PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS FROM REQUIRING COVERED INDIVIDUALS TO PURCHASE OR OTHERWISE OBTAIN PHARMACY SERVICES EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH A PHARMACY IN WHICH THE HEALTH INSURER OR PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER HAS AN OWNERSHIP INTEREST; TO PROHIBIT HEALTH INSURERS AND PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS FROM OFFERING OR IMPLEMENTING HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN DESIGNS THAT INCREASE PLAN OR PATIENT COSTS FOR PHARMACY SERVICES IF THE COVERED INDIVIDUAL CHOOSES NOT TO USE A PHARMACY IN WHICH THE HEALTH INSURER OR PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER HAS AN OWNERSHIP INTEREST FOR THOSE PHARMACY SERVICES; TO PROHIBIT HEALTH INSURERS AND PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS FROM REIMBURSING A PHARMACY OR PHARMACIST FOR COVERED PHARMACY SERVICES AN AMOUNT LESS THAN THE AMOUNT THAT THE HEALTH INSURER OR PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER REIMBURSES A PHARMACY IN WHICH THE HEALTH INSURER OR PHARMACY BENEFITS MANAGER HAS AN OWNERSHIP INTEREST FOR PROVIDING THE SAME COVERED SERVICES; TO PROHIBIT HEALTH INSURERS AND PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS FROM DENYING A PHARMACY THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY PHARMACY NETWORK AT PREFERRED PARTICIPATION STATUS IF THE PHARMACY IS WILLING TO ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THAT THE HEALTH INSURER OR PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER HAS ESTABLISHED FOR OTHER PHARMACIES AS A CONDITION OF PREFERRED NETWORK PARTICIPATION STATUS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 83-9-6, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR FREEDOM OF CHOICE FOR PHARMACY SERVICES, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE UPSKILL MISSISSIPPI GRANT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT UPGRADING PRIORITY SKILLS FOR KEY INDUSTRY LEARNING AND LABOR THROUGH TUITION-FREE ACCESS TO WORKFORCE-ALIGNED COMMUNITY AND JUNIOR COLLEGE PROGRAMS; TO STATE LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS; TO PROVIDE FOR FUNDING OF THE PROGRAM; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO STATE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MISSISSIPPI OFFICE OF FINANCIAL AID IN ADMINISTERING THE PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS TO PROVIDE CERTAIN SUPPORT SERVICES TO GRANT RECIPIENTS; TO REQUIRE ACCELERATE MISSISSIPPI TO ANNUALLY PROVIDE A LIST OF ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS BASED ON PRIORITY SECTORS AND OCCUPATIONS; TO PROVIDE FOR PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION ON A PHASED-IN SCHEDULE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-111, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE FOR AUTOMATIC STATE SCHEDULING OF PSILOCYBIN AFTER FEDERAL SCHEDULING; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 41-29-113 THROUGH 41-29-121, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATE TO THE UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES LAW, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FROM USING A CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY; TO DEFINE THE TERMS "GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY", "CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY" AND "PAYMENT STABLECOIN"; TO AMEND SECTION 75-1-201, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE TERM "MONEY" DOES NOT INCLUDE A CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.