AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 23-17-1, 23-17-3, 23-17-5, 23-17-7, 23-17-8, 23-17-9, 23-17-11, 23-17-13, 23-17-15, 23-17-17, 23-17-19, 23-17-21, 23-17-23, 23-17-25, 23-17-27, 23-17-29, 23-17-31, 23-17-33, 23-17-35, 23-17-37, 23-17-39, 23-17-41, 23-17-42, 23-17-43, 23-17-45, 23-17-47, 23-17-49, 23-17-51, 23-17-53, 23-17-55, 23-17-57, 23-17-59, 23-17-60 AND 23-17-61, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES BY WHICH QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE MAY INITIATE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO BE APPROVED BY THE ELECTORATE AT THE NEXT STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION; TO PROVIDE FOR THE MANNER AND TIME FOR FILING INITIATIVE PETITIONS WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE; TO PRESCRIBE THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE WITH REGARD TO RECEIVING, FILING AND CERTIFYING INITIATIVE MEASURES AND PETITIONS; TO PRESCRIBE THE FORM OF INITIATIVE PETITIONS AND THE FORM OF SUCH MEASURES FOR THE BALLOTS; TO AUTHORIZE APPEALS FROM ADVERSE FINDINGS OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE REGARDING INITIATIVE MEASURES AND PETITIONS; TO PROVIDE CRIMINAL PENALTIES FOR CERTAIN CONDUCT PRESCRIBED AS UNLAWFUL UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 23-17-29, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO HONOR THE INTENT AND SUBSTANCE OF BALLOT INITIATIVES PROPOSED BY CITIZENS WHEN DRAFTING AN ALTERNATIVE INITIATIVE TO APPEAR CONCURRENTLY ON THE BALLOT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 67-1-51, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE HOLDER OF A NATIVE WINE RETAILER'S PERMIT TO MAKE RETAIL SALES OF NATIVE WINES AT ANY TASTING ROOM LOCATIONS WITHIN THE SAME COUNTY AS THE NATIVE WINERY, TO HAVE ONE PERMANENT SATELLITE TASTING ROOM SALES LOCATION IN ANY OTHER LOCATION IN THE STATE THAT OTHERWISE ALLOWS THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, AND, WHEN SELLING TO CONSUMERS FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION, TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PRODUCED BY OTHER SUPPLIERS; TO REMOVE THE REPEALER ON THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO ISSUE A FESTIVAL PERMIT; TO AMEND SECTION 67-1-41, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE EXCEPTION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AUTHORIZED TO BE SOLD BY THE HOLDER OF A FESTIVAL PERMIT TO THE STATUTE REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO SERVE AS A WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR AND SELLER OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; TO AMEND SECTION 67-1-77, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE EXPIRATION DATE ON THE AUTHORITY OF A DISTILLER, WINE MANUFACTURER, RECTIFIER, BLENDER OR BOTTLER TO HAVE A FINANCIAL INTEREST IN A FESTIVAL PERMIT; TO AMEND SECTION 67-5-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; TO AMEND SECTION 27-71-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE REPEALER ON THE ANNUAL PRIVILEGE LICENSE TAX FOR A FESTIVAL PERMIT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE STATE TREASURER TO TRANSFER CERTAIN AMOUNTS FROM THE CAPITAL EXPENSE FUND TO THE 2026 LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS FUND, THE 2022 IHL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND, THE 2022 COMMUNITY AND JUNIOR COLLEGES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND, THE 2022 STATE AGENCIES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND, THE MS STATE UNIVERSITY VETERINARY SCHOOL FUND, THE MS SITE DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUND, STRATEGIC MULTI-MODAL INVESTMENTS FUND, THE 2022 INFRASTRUCTURE MATCH FUND, THE MDOT 2022 CAPACITY PROJECT FUND, THE COMMUNITY HERITAGE PRESERVATION GRANT FUND, THE MS HISTORIC SITE PRESERVATION FUND, THE MS OUTDOOR STEWARDSHIP TRUST FUND, THE MS INDUSTRY INCENTIVE FINANCING REVOLVING FUND, THE MS MAJOR ECONOMIC IMPACT AUTHORITY FUND, THE SMALL MUNICIPALITIES AND LIMITED POPULATION COUNTIES FUND, THE MS BUSINESS INVESTMENT FUND, THE PORTS/AIRPORTS/RAIL REVOLVING LOAN FUND, THE CANCER CENTER FUND, AND THE VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK FUND; TO DIRECT THE STATE TREASURER TO TRANSFER CERTAIN AMOUNTS FROM THE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT FUND TO THE 2022 IHL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND, THE USM SCIENCE RESEARCH FUND, THE MISSISSIPPI CYBERSECURITY CENTER FUND, THE SCHOOL DISTRICT EMERGENCY BRIDGE LOAN FUND, AND THE STATE GENERAL FUND; TO DIRECT THE STATE TREASURER TO TRANSFER A CERTAIN AMOUNT FROM THE STATE BP SETTLEMENT FUND TO THE NEW 2026 LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS FUND; TO DIRECT THE STATE TREASURER TO TRANSFER A CERTAIN AMOUNT FROM THE GULF COAST RESTORATION FUND TO THE NEW GULF COAST RESTORATION REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM FUND; TO DIRECT THE STATE TREASURER TO TRANSFER A CERTAIN AMOUNT FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND FIRE FIGHTERS TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT TRUST FUND TO THE NEW FIRE EQUIPMENT GRANT FUND; TO CREATE THE 2026 LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS FUND, THE USM SCIENCE RESEARCH FUND, THE CANCER CENTER FUND, THE VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK FUND, AND THE MISSISSIPPI CYBERSECURITY CENTER FUND AS NEW SPECIAL FUNDS IN THE STATE TREASURY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE NEW SECTION 83-1-53, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE OR AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, FROM RECEIVING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS FROM ENTITIES FOR WHICH THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE REGULATES; TO PROHIBIT COVERED PERSONS FROM MAKING A CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, CANDIDATES RUNNING FOR COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE OR AN EMPLOYEE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PROHIBITIONS ESTABLISHED BY THIS CODE SECTION; TO ALLOW ANY PERSON WHO UNKNOWINGLY RECEIVES A CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION FROM A PROHIBITED COVERED PERSON TO HAVE 30 DAYS TO REMIT THE VALUE OF THE UNLAWFUL CONTRIBUTION TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE ONCE THE VIOLATION HAS BEEN DETERMINED, OR BE SUBJECT TO THE PROVIDED PENALTIES; TO DEFINE RELEVANT TERMS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 906, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 2018, AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 904, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 2022, TO EXTEND THE DATE OF REPEAL ON THE PROVISION OF LAW THAT AUTHORIZES THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND, MISSISSIPPI, TO LEVY A 3% TAX UPON THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF ROOM RENTALS FROM HOTELS AND MOTELS WITHIN THE CITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING TOURISM AND PARKS AND RECREATION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 938, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 1998, AS LAST AMENDED BY CHAPTER 903, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 2022, TO EXTEND THE REPEALER ON THE PROVISION OF LAW THAT AUTHORIZES THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND, MISSISSIPPI, TO IMPOSE A TAX UPON THE GROSS SALES OF BARS AND RESTAURANTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO PERCENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE PROMOTION OF TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION WITHIN THE CITY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LAMAR COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, TO EMPLOY THE PART-TIME COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY AS A FULL-TIME ELECTED OFFICIAL DURING HIS OR HER TERM OF OFFICE AND TO PRESCRIBE THE COMPENSATION FOR SUCH ATTORNEY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 922, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 2013, AS LAST AMENDED BY CHAPTER 938, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 2022, TO EXTEND THE REPEAL DATE ON THE LAW THAT AUTHORIZES THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF HORN LAKE, MISSISSIPPI, TO LEVY A TAX UPON HOTEL AND MOTEL ROOM RENTALS, WHICH SHALL BE USED TO PROMOTE THE CITY'S TOURISM AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 955, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 2011, AS LAST AMENDED BY CHAPTER 933, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 2022, TO EXTEND THE REPEAL DATE ON THE LAW THAT AUTHORIZES THE CITY OF SOUTHAVEN, MISSISSIPPI, TO IMPOSE A TAX UPON THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES OF BEVERAGES AND PREPARED FOOD AT RESTAURANTS WITHIN THE CITY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT MAKING AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION OF DISASTER ASSISTANCE TRUST FUNDS TO THE MISSISSIPPI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR THE PURPOSES OF DEFRAYING EXPENSES RELATED TO THE STATE OBLIGATIONS FOR DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY, INCLUDING THE SEVERE WEATHER EVENT BEGINNING ON JANUARY 24, 2026, FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING UPON PASSAGE OF THIS ACT, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027.

AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 950, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 1994, AS LAST AMENDED BY CHAPTER 905, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 2022, TO EXTEND THE REPEAL DATE ON THE CITY OF STARKVILLE'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM AND CONVENTION TAX; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

N ACT TO ESTABLISH THE MISSISSIPPI ENERGY SECURITY AND AGRICULTURAL GROWTH ACT; TO DEFINE PERMISSIBLE SOURCES OF CLEAN AND RENEWABLE ENERGY TO INCLUDE ADVANCED NATURAL GAS AND RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF RATEPAYER AFFORDABILITY; TO EMPOWER AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE STATE'S ENERGY GRID; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE DIVISION OF MEDICAID FROM COLLECTING OR TAKING ANY STEPS TO COLLECT MONIES OWED DUE TO OVERPAYMENTS RECEIVED DURING THE 2024 FISCAL YEAR FROM A HOSPITAL IN GREENWOOD UNTIL AFTER MAY 1, 2026, IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT ACCESS TO CRITICAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES WILL NOT BE ERODED OR ELIMINATED FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN REGIONS OF THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.