AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 27-19-99, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REDEDICATE THE PORTION OF THE STANDARD LICENSE TAG FEE DEPOSITED INTO THE STATE GENERAL FUND, SO THAT IT WILL BE DEPOSITED INSTEAD INTO THE MOTOR VEHICLE AD VALOREM TAX REDUCTION FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 27-19-56.15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REDEDICATE THE PORTION OF THE ADDITIONAL FEE DEPOSITED INTO THE STATE GENERAL FUND FROM THE SALE OF DISTINCTIVE LICENSE TAGS DISPLAYING THE EMBLEMS OF CERTAIN PUBLIC OR PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES LOCATED IN OTHER STATES, SO THAT IT WILL BE DEPOSITED INSTEAD INTO THE MOTOR VEHICLE AD VALOREM TAX REDUCTION FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 27-19-56.24, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REDEDICATE THE PORTION OF THE DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC., DISTINCTIVE LICENSE TAG ADDITIONAL FEE TO BE DEPOSITED INTO THE STATE GENERAL FUND IF THERE IS NO MISSISSIPPI CHAPTER OF DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC., SO THAT IT WILL BE DEPOSITED INSTEAD INTO THE MOTOR VEHICLE AD VALOREM TAX REDUCTION FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 27-19-56.137, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REDEDICATE THE PORTION OF THE REBUILD THE COAST.ORG DISTINCTIVE LICENSE TAG ADDITIONAL FEE TO BE DEPOSITED INTO THE STATE GENERAL FUND WHEN REBUILD THE COAST.ORG IS DISSOLVED, SO THAT IT WILL BE DEPOSITED INSTEAD INTO THE MOTOR VEHICLE AD VALOREM TAX REDUCTION FUND; TO AMEND SECTIONS 27-19-45, 27-19-47, 27-19-47.1, 27-19-47.2, 27-19-48, 27-19-56.1, 27-19-56.2, 27-19-56.3, 27-19-56.5, 27-19-56.6, 27-19-56.11, 27-19-56.13 AND 27-19-56.467, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE PORTIONS OF OTHER DISTINCTIVE LICENSE TAG ADDITIONAL FEES THAT ARE CURRENTLY DEPOSITED INTO THE STATE GENERAL FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 27-19-179, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CHANGE THE PROVISION THAT UNEXPENDED AMOUNTS ABOVE $500,000.00 IN THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE LICENSE TAG ACQUISITION FUND SHALL LAPSE ANNUALLY INTO THE STATE GENERAL FUND, SO THAT THEY WILL LAPSE INSTEAD INTO THE MOTOR VEHICLE AD VALOREM TAX REDUCTION FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 27-51-105, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE ABOVE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ALLOW A QUALIFIED HEAVY EQUIPMENT RENTAL BUSINESS TO CHARGE TO A RENTER A RECOVERY FEE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED 2% OF THE RENTAL CHARGE FOR EACH ITEM OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT RENTED IN THIS STATE; TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH A FEE SHALL BE USED TO PAY OR AS A REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY AD VALOREM TAXES LEVIED OR ASSESSED ON THE QUALIFIED RENTAL BUSINESS'S HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE STATE; TO PROVIDE THAT ANY RECOVERY FEES COLLECTED THAT EXCEED THE AD VALOREM TAXES LEVIED UPON A QUALIFIED HEAVY EQUIPMENT RENTAL BUSINESS IN ANY YEAR MAY BE HELD AND APPLIED TO TAXES LEVIED OR ASSESSED IN ANY SUBSEQUENT YEAR; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 27-53-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 57-1-501, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH GRANT MONIES FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE FUND MAY BE USED IN RELATION TO INCREASING COMMERCIAL AIR SERVICE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 67-1-83, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ALLOW ANY COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY, TRIBE OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE THAT IS WET UNDER THE LOCAL OPTION ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAW TO AUTHORIZE, BY LOCAL ORDINANCE, PERMITTED PACKAGE RETAILERS TO ENGAGE IN PACKAGE RETAIL SALES ON SUNDAY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 27-33-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT NO APPLICANT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO PRODUCE A COPY OF ANY CLOSING STATEMENT OR DISCLOSURE IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; TO PROVIDE THAT THE REQUIREMENT TO FILE A NEW APPLICATION FOR HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION IF CHANGES HAVE OCCURRED IN THE STATUS OF THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY DESCRIPTION, OWNERSHIP, USE OR OCCUPANCY SINCE JANUARY 1 OF THE PRECEDING YEAR, SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY CONVEYANCE OF HOMESTEAD PROPERTY WHEREBY THE GRANTOR RESERVES A LIFE ESTATE INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 27-19-56.535, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXTEND THE AUTHORIZATION PERIOD FOR THE ISSUANCE OF DISTINCTIVE MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE TAGS TO SUPPORTERS OF WILDLIFE MISSISSIPPI; TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF ALTERNATIVE DISTINCTIVE TAGS TO SUPPORTERS OF WILDLIFE MISSISSIPPI; TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH ALTERNATIVE TAGS SHALL HAVE A BLACK BACKGROUND AND A WHITE PINSTRIPE BORDER, AND SHALL HAVE "MISSISSIPPI" PRINTED AT THE TOP, AND "WILDLIFE MISSISSIPPI" PRINTED AT THE BOTTOM; TO AMEND SECTION 27-19-44, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT, BEFORE EITHER TAG MAY BE ISSUED, WILDLIFE MISSISSIPPI MUST SUBMIT PROOF SATISFACTORY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE THAT AT LEAST 100 OF SUCH TAGS WILL BE PURCHASED AND MUST DEPOSIT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AN AMOUNT NECESSARY TO PURCHASE 100 OF SUCH TAGS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE PROPERTY TAX ELIMINATION AND REPLACEMENT STUDY COMMITTEE TO EXAMINE, EVALUATE AND DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING THE MEANS FOR AND EFFECTS OF ELIMINATING AD VALOREM TAXES ON REAL PROPERTY, AND THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAYS OF REPLACING THE REVENUE THAT WOULD BE LOST AS A RESULT OF SUCH ELIMINATION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION, ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMITTEE SHALL REPORT ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE LEGISLATURE NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 1, 2026; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO PROVIDE NECESSARY STAFF AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE COMMITTEE; TO ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND EXPENDITURE REVIEW (PEER), UPON REQUEST AND SUBJECT TO AVAILABLE RESOURCES; TO PROVIDE FOR COMPENSATION ACCORDING TO LAW FOR LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS AND TRAVEL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT FOR NON-LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISSOLUTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON JANUARY 1, 2027, OR UPON THE SUBMISSION OF ITS FINAL REPORT, WHICHEVER IS EARLIER; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI WORK AND SAVE PROGRAM, WHICH IS A RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAM SPONSORED BY THE STATE FOR CERTAIN EMPLOYERS WHO DO NOT ALREADY OFFER A RETIREMENT PLAN THAT WILL ALLOW THOSE EMPLOYERS TO OFFER ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES THE VOLUNTARY CHOICE TO CONTRIBUTE TO AN INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNT (IRA) THROUGH A PAYROLL DEDUCTION; TO PROVIDE THE POWERS, AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF THE STATE TREASURER; TO PRESCRIBE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE THAT THE IRA TO WHICH CONTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE WILL BE A ROTH IRA AND THE STANDARD PACKAGE WILL BE A ROTH IRA WITH A TARGET DATE FUND INVESTMENT AND A SPECIFIED CONTRIBUTION PERCENTAGE; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PROTECTION FROM LIABILITY FOR EMPLOYERS IN THE PROGRAM AND FOR THE STATE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF PARTICIPANT AND ACCOUNT INFORMATION; TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI WORK AND SAVE ADMINISTRATIVE FUND AS A SPECIAL FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY; TO PROVIDE THAT MONIES IN THE FUND SHALL BE EXPENDED UPON APPROPRIATION OF THE LEGISLATURE, FOR THE PURPOSES AUTHORIZED IN THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-11-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH SHALL PROMULGATE RULES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS REGARDING THE OPERATION OF NURSING HOMES AND ASSISTED LIVING CENTERS DURING ANY PERIOD OF TIME IN WHICH THE STATE HEALTH OFFICER, OR HIS OR HER DESIGNEE, DETERMINES THAT A WEATHER-RELATED CRISIS, DISASTER OR EMERGENCY EXISTS; TO REQUIRE THAT SUCH RULES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS ADDRESS, AT A MINIMUM, WEATHER-RELATED CRISIS, DISASTER AND EMERGENCY INSPECTIONS, LIFE SAFETY STANDARDS, MINIMUM STANDARDS OF CARE, AND PREPOSITIONING OF RESOURCES AND SUPPLIES WHEN A WEATHER-RELATED CRISIS, DISASTER OR EMERGENCY IS ANTICIPATED BASED UPON AVAILABLE WEATHER FORECAST DATA; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ENACT THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TRIAGE ACT; TO STATE LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS CONCERNING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TRIAGE; TO PROVIDE THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACT; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO PROVIDE CLINICAL CRITERIA FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS; TO PROVIDE CLINICAL CRITERIA FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES; TO LIST ACCEPTABLE FRAMEWORKS; TO PROVIDE FOR CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS; TO PROVIDE APPLICABILITY; TO REQUIRE PAYORS TO ALIGN THEIR UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION; TO PROVIDE FOR CONTINUITY OF CARE AND COORDINATION; TO PROVIDE FOR FISCAL IMPACT AND COST IMPACT; TO REQUIRE THE DESIGNATED STATE AGENCY TO ESTABLISH IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE, MONITOR PROVIDER AND PAYOR COMPLIANCE, AND ALIGN QUALITY REPORTING STANDARDS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 85-7-251, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH AUTHORIZES THE STORAGE AND SALE OF CERTAIN TOWED VEHICLES, FOR THE PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT OR POSSIBLE REPEAL RELATED TO DUE-PROCESS CONCERNS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-153-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT A MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL FROM, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, INFLUENCING, SEEKING TO INFLUENCE, VOTING ON, OR PARTICIPATING IN THE RECOMMENDATION OF GRANT RECIPIENTS OR THE RECOMMENDATION TO ALLOCATE FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANY ORGANIZATION WITH WHICH THE MEMBER HAS AN AFFILIATION; TO REQUIRE A MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL TO RECUSE ON SUCH MATTERS; TO CONFORM THE QUORUM REQUIREMENT OF THE COUNCIL; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO REPEAL SECTION 9-21-45, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH AUTHORIZES THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM OPERATION FUND; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-9-11, 25-7-3, 25-7-9, 25-7-13, 27-19-56.534 AND 99-19-72, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE THE REFERENCE TO THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM OPERATION FUND AND REFERENCE THE STATE GENERAL FUND IN LIEU THEREOF; TO AMEND SECTION 25-3-35, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 9-1-36, 9-9-13 AND 25-9-115, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATE TO JUDICIAL FUNDING, FOR POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 21-1-27, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THAT AN ELECTION BE HELD IN ANY PART OF A COUNTY WHICH IS THE SUBJECT OF A MUNICIPAL ANNEXATION OR REMOVAL ORDINANCE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE COSTS OF THE ELECTION SHALL BE PAID BY THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY OF THE MUNICIPALITY THAT IS SEEKING THE ANNEXATION OR REMOVAL OF THE PROPOSED TERRITORY IN THE COUNTY; TO AMEND SECTION 21-1-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES TO PAY ATTORNEY'S FEES AND ALL COSTS OF COURT WHEN APPEALING THE ELECTION RESULTS; TO AMEND SECTION 21-1-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHANCELLOR MAY CONSIDER ELECTION RESULTS AS EVIDENCE; TO AMEND SECTIONS 21-1-35 AND 21-1-43, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PRECEDING SECTIONS; TO REPEAL SECTION 21-1-29, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH REQUIRES A MUNICIPAL ENLARGEMENT OR CONTRACTION PETITION TO BE FILED IN CHANCERY COURT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.