AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-19-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE PAYMENT OF AN ANNUAL SALARY SUPPLEMENT TO LICENSED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS, BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS AND CERTIFIED SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS AS PART OF THEIR COMPENSATION AS SCHOOL EMPLOYEES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE MISSISSIPPI HOME CORPORATION TO ESTABLISH A NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM (NHRP) IN MUNICIPALITIES TO PRESERVE AND IMPROVE OWNER-OCCUPIED PROPERTIES AND BRING PROPERTIES UP TO APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS; TO DIRECT THE MISSISSIPPI HOME CORPORATION TO ESTABLISH THIS PROGRAM IN COOPERATION WITH FEDERAL AGENCY PROGRAMS WITH AVAILABLE FUNDS; TO CREATE THE NHRP SPECIAL FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY; TO REQUIRE A REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE; TO AMEND SECTION 43-33-717, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT 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 AMEND SECTION 71-11-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE TAX COMMISSION, SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS RESTRICTING STATE INCENTIVES FOR EMPLOYERS WHO USE H-1B VISA LABOR OVER THE LABOR OF UNITED STATES CITIZENS; TO DESCRIBE THE TYPES OF INCENTIVES TO BE EVALUATED IN SUCH RULES AND REGULATIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 19-7-39, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PERMIT BOARDS OF SUPERVISORS TO MAINTAIN AND REPAIR PUBLIC CEMETERIES WITHIN THE COUNTY BOUNDARIES OR IN ANY MUNICIPALITY LOCATED WITHIN THE COUNTY; TO PERMIT BOARDS OF SUPERVISORS TO USE ANY AVAILABLE FUNDS FOR SUCH PURPOSE AND BILL FOR REIMBURSEMENT MUNICIPALITIES WHEN APPLICABLE; TO AMEND SECTION 39-5-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT A SCHOOL DISTRICT ACCEPTING A TRANSFER STUDENT UNDER SECTION 37-15-31 FROM A DISTRICT RATED IN THE LAST TWO CONSECUTIVE SCHOOL YEARS AS AN "F" UNDER THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S ACCOUNTABILITY MODEL SHALL RECEIVE FROM THE DEPARTMENT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TOTAL FUNDING FORMULA AMOUNT FOR EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENT AND THE AVERAGE PER-PUPIL COST OF THE RECEIVING DISTRICT FOR A COMPARABLE STUDENT; TO DIRECT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT RULES REQUIRING ALL SCHOOL BOARDS TO EVALUATE CERTAIN COST AND PERFORMANCE METRICS WHEN ACQUIRING TECHNOLOGY, COMPUTER HARDWARE, AND SOFTWARE; TO REQUIRE EACH GOVERNING BOARD OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CHARTER SCHOOL TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION REGARDING THE OPERATION, REPAIR NEEDS, AND REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT COSTS OF SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY DEVICE INVENTORY; TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO SUBMIT AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE INCLUDING A SUMMARY OF THE DATA REPORTED BY EACH SCHOOL BOARD AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO REDUCE BREAK/FIX RATES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 97-29-51, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE FIRST OFFENSE OF PROCURING PROSTITUTION SHALL BE A FELONY; TO INCREASE THE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR THE FIRST AND SECOND OFFENSES OF THE CRIME; TO PROVIDE THAT THE VEHICLE ON THE PREMISES USED IN THE COURSE OF PROCURING PROSTITUTION SHALL BE IMPOUNDED BY THE ARRESTING LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-33-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE THE TERM "MIXED-FINANCE PROJECT" FOR USE IN THE HOUSING AUTHORITIES LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 43-33-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE AN AUTHORITY TO PREPARE, CARRY OUT, ACQUIRE, LEASE AND OPERATE HOUSING PROJECTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION OR REPAIR OF ANY HOUSING PROJECT OR ANY PART THEREOF BY DIRECT SPONSORSHIP OF THE AUTHORITY, BY THE PURCHASE OF A MORTGAGE OR BY THE MAKING OF A MORTGAGE LOAN TO A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITY OR CORPORATION; TO AUTHORIZE AN AUTHORITY TO PARTICIPATE IN MIXED-FINANCE PROJECTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION OR REPAIR OF ANY HOUSING PROJECT OR ANY PART THEREOF; TO ENABLE AN AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE CERTAIN ASSISTANCE TO A MIXED-FINANCE PROJECT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OR REHABILITATION OF A HOUSING PROJECT; TO AUTHORIZE THE FORMATION OF A SELF-INSURANCE POOLING ARRANGEMENT UNDER SECTION 11-46-17 WHEN ONE OR MORE AUTHORITIES FORM PARTNERSHIPS, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES OR OTHER ENTITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF UNDERTAKING A MIXED-FINANCE PROJECT; TO AUTHORIZE SUCH HOUSING AUTHORITY-RELATED ENTITIES TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS FOR JOINT OR COOPERATIVE ACTION TO POOL THEIR FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESOURCES FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES RELATED TO LIABILITY OR INSURABILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 43-33-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCLUDE MIXED-FINANCE PROJECTS AMONG PROJECTS FOR WHICH TWO OR MORE AUTHORITIES MAY JOIN OR COOPERATE WITH ONE ANOTHER FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 43-33-52, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WHO INCORPORATE OR JOIN AS A PARTNER OR MEMBER TO DEVELOP OR MANAGE A MIXED-FINANCE PROJECT ENJOY THE SAME PROTECTIONS AND IMMUNITIES PROVIDED TO HOUSING AUTHORITY CORPORATIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ENACT THE "MISSISSIPPI MATH ACT" ESTABLISHING THE MOVING MATHEMATICS IN MISSISSIPPI (M3) PROGRAM WITHIN THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; TO SET FORTH FINDINGS, PURPOSES, DEFINITIONS AND PROGRAM COMPONENTS; TO AUTHORIZE K-12 MATHEMATICS COACHING AND SUPPORTS, K-5 MATHEMATICS SCREENING AND INTERVENTIONS, AN ALGEBRA-READINESS INDICATOR BASED ON THE GRADE 5 STATEWIDE MATHEMATICS ASSESSMENT SCALE SCORE, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR GRADES K-1, 2-6 AND 7-12; TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATION, RULEMAKING, DATA PROTECTIONS, REPORTING, EVALUATION AND DISTRICT PARTICIPATION; TO CREATE THE MOVING MATHEMATICS IN MISSISSIPPI FUND; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TITLED THE "DON TRIPLETT ACT"; TO ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN FOR PARENTAL ASSISTANCE WITHIN THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF THE OMBUDSMAN BY THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION; TO PROVIDE THAT THE OMBUDSMAN SHALL REPORT TO THE STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION; TO ESTABLISH THE MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE, TOGETHER WITH KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, REQUIRED FOR THE OMBUDSMAN POSITION; TO PROVIDE FOR CONFIDENTIALITY OF OMBUDSMAN OFFICE RECORDS, AND TO EXEMPT SUCH RECORDS FROM THE MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC RECORDS ACT OF 1983; TO ALLOW THE OMBUDSMAN OFFICE TO SEEK AND ACCEPT CERTAIN GRANTS, GIFTS OR OTHER FUNDS TO SUPPORT ITS OPERATIONS; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT ANY RULES AND REGULATIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI MOBILE SPORTS WAGERING ACT; TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR THE ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT "ONLINE RACE BOOK" AND "ONLINE SPORTS POOL" BETTING SHALL BE LEGAL IN THIS STATE; TO REQUIRE A PLATFORM THAT OPERATES AN ONLINE SPORTS POOL OR ONLINE RACE BOOK TO A MANUFACTURER'S AND DISTRIBUTOR'S LICENSE; TO AUTHORIZE LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENTS TO CONTRACT WITH NO MORE THAN ONE PLATFORM; TO PROVIDE THAT A PLATFORM SHALL ONLY ACCEPT WAGERS FROM PLAYERS LOCATED IN MISSISSIPPI; TO REQUIRE THE PLATFORM CONTRACT FOR GEOFENCING AND AGE VERIFICATION; TO PROHIBIT PLAY BY ANY PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 21; TO IMPOSE A FEE ON THE GROSS REVENUE OF A LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT, INCLUDING A PLATFORM THAT OPERATES AN ONLINE SPORTS POOL, ONLINE RACE BOOK OR BOTH ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER OF A GAMING LICENSE, WHICH IS DERIVED FROM THE ACTIVITIES AUTHORIZED IN THIS ACT AND TO EXEMPT SUCH GROSS REVENUE FROM CERTAIN FEES IMPOSED OR AUTHORIZED UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT AND ANY LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAW OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS COLLECTED FROM SUCH FEE TO THE MISSISSIPPI HOPE SCHOLARSHIP FUND; TO AMEND SECTIONS 75-76-67 AND 97-33-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PRECEDING SECTIONS; TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT TO DISPLAY THE LICENSE OF THE PLATFORM IT IS CONTRACTED WITH; TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-89, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY THE INCLUSION OF ONLINE RACE BOOK AND SPORTS BOOK FOR GAMING LICENSING OUTSIDE OF A PREMISES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 75-76-91, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH REQUIRES THE LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT TO DISPLAY THE LICENSE OF THE PLATFORM IT IS CONTRACTED WITH, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 75-76-203, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES AN EXCEPTION FOR AN OFFICE IN THIS STATE FOR PLATFORMS, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 75-76-33, 75-76-55, 75-76-101, 75-76-205 AND 75-76-211, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH REGULATE CORPORATE GAMING ESTABLISHMENTS, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 75-76-175, 75-76-177 AND 97-33-27, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO CREDIT INSTRUMENTS AND GAMING LICENSE FEES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 97-33-8 AND 97-33-305, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH REGULATE GAMING ESTABLISHMENTS, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 75-76-79 AND 97-33-25, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO DOCKSIDE GAMING; TO AMEND SECTIONS 97-33-1 AND 97-33-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO RESTRICT CERTAIN TYPES OF WAGERS; TO ESTABLISH THE MISSISSIPPI HOPE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FUND TO BE OPERATED BY THE IHL OFFICE OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID TO RECEIVE AND DISBURSE THE PROCEEDS OF THE MOBILE SPORTS WAGERING LICENSURE FEES; TO CREATE THE "MOBILE SPORTS WAGERING TAX FUND" AND PROVIDE FOR ITS DISTRIBUTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT ENTITLED THE "MISSISSIPPI COMPREHENSIVE COASTAL CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION PLAN ACT OF 2026" TO DECLARE LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND PURPOSE; TO CREATE A TECHNICAL ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) TO DEVELOP AND ANNUALLY REVISE A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR RESTORATION, CONSTRUCTION, STORM PROTECTION, HABITAT CONSTRUCTION AND RESTORATION, AND WATER QUALITY PROJECTS ON THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST; TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION OF THE TECHNICAL ADVISORY BOARD AND ITS ORGANIZATION; TO PRESCRIBE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TECHNICAL ADVISORY BOARD; TO REQUIRE STATE AND LOCAL AGENCIES TO COOPERATE WITH THE FUNCTIONS OF THE TECHNICAL ADVISORY BOARD; TO REQUIRE AN ANNUAL REPORT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 49-15-305, 49-2-13 AND 29-15-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY THERETO; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 63-31-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ALLOW ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND RECREATIONAL OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES TO OPERATE ON COUNTY RURAL, GRAVEL OR PAVED ROADS; TO REQUIRE, FOR SUCH OPERATION, COMPLIANCE WITH LICENSING AND TAGGING REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE REGULATIONS, EXCEPT THOSE REQUIRING EQUIPPING WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS; TO SPECIFY THAT A LICENSE TAG SHALL NOT AUTHORIZE THE USE OF AN ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE OR RECREATIONAL OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE FOR TOWING, OR FOR OPERATION ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY OR ANY OTHER ROAD FOR WHICH THE SPEED LIMIT EXCEEDS 40 MILES PER HOUR, EXCEPT FOR CROSSING CERTAIN ROADS; TO AMEND SECTION 27-19-43, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM AND TO PROVIDE THAT LICENSE TAGS SOLD AND ISSUED FOR ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES OR RECREATIONAL OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES SHALL NOT EXCEED $100.00; TO AMEND SECTIONS 27-19-3, 27-19-5, 27-51-5, 63-3-103, 63-15-3 AND 63-21-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 65-3-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ADD OLD STATE HIGHWAY 6 AND OLD STATE HIGHWAY 9 IN PONTOTOC COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, TO THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.