Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate 2026 Bills & Legislation (Page 85)

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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2599

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/9/26  
Refer
2/16/26  
Enrolled
4/2/26  
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (DPS), TO SELL AND CONVEY OR LEASE REAL PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS THEREON IN LAUDERDALE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, TO COMPASS DATACENTERS JAN I, LLC; TO REQUIRE THE DFA TO OBTAIN A PROPER LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY PRIOR TO SALE AND INCLUDE IT IN THE DEED OR INSTRUMENT OF CONVEYANCE; TO REQUIRE THAT THE PROPERTY BE SOLD FOR FAIR MARKET VALUE AS DETERMINED BY THE AVERAGE OF TWO APPRAISALS BY QUALIFIED APPRAISERS WHO ARE CERTIFIED AND LICENSED BY THE MISSISSIPPI REAL ESTATE APPRAISER LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION BOARD; TO STIPULATE THAT COMPASS DATACENTERS JAN I, LLC, SHALL PAY ANY AND ALL CLOSING COSTS; TO AUTHORIZE THE DFA TO CORRECT ANY DISCREPANCIES IN THE LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE PROPERTY OR PURCHASING ENTITY PROVIDED IN THIS ACT; TO REQUIRE ALL MONIES DERIVED FROM THE SALE OR LEASE OF THE PROPERTY TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE STATE GENERAL FUND; TO NAME NEWLY CONSTRUCTED DPS FACILITIES IN LAUDERDALE COUNTY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2593

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY REGISTERED VOTERS AFFILIATED WITH A POLITICAL PARTY MAY VOTE IN THE PARTY'S PRIMARY ELECTION; TO PROVIDE THAT REGISTERED VOTERS NOT AFFILIATED WITH A POLITICAL PARTY MAY VOTE IN ANY NONPARTISAN ELECTION HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH A PARTY PRIMARY ELECTION; TO REQUIRE THE STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF A POLITICAL PARTY TO DESIGNATE ANNUALLY ANY QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELECTORS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN THE PARTY'S PRIMARY ELECTION; TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO PRESCRIBE BY RULE A UNIFORM STATEWIDE VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION THAT SHALL BE USED TO DESIGNATE AN ELECTOR'S PARTY AFFILIATION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-15-575 AND 23-15-753, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON WHO VOTES IN A POLITICAL PARTY PRIMARY OTHER THAN THAT IN WHICH THE PERSON IS REGISTERED SHALL BE GUILTY OF VOTE FRAUD; TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-15-33, 23-15-35, 23-15-37, 23-15-39, 23-15-41 AND 23-15-47, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE CIRCUIT AND MUNICIPAL CLERKS TO ENTER INTO THE STATEWIDE ELECTIONS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AN ELECTOR'S PARTY AFFILIATION AS DESIGNATED ON THE ELECTOR'S UNIFORM STATEWIDE VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2622

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/10/26  
Refer
2/16/26  
AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI ONE DOOR WEBSITE ACT; TO REQUIRE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DEVELOP, MONITOR AND UPDATE A WEBSITE FOR MISSISSIPPI STATE AGENCIES AND STATE SERVICES TO SHARE, THAT WILL ALLOW CONSUMERS TO LOGIN AND ACCESS ANY STATE FUNCTION THAT THE USER NEEDS TO ACCESS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP A SYSTEM THAT ALLOWS STATE AGENCIES AND SERVICES TO SHARE DATA, WHILE MAINTAINING INFORMATION PRIVACY AND SECURITY STANDARDS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO IMPLEMENT THE ABILITY FOR STATE AGENCIES, STATE SERVICES AND WEBSITE USERS TO REVIEW PREVIOUS FILINGS AND CROSS REFERENCE STATE-PROVIDED PROGRAMS TO SEE IF THE CONSUMER QUALIFIES AS A PARTICIPANT IN ANY OFFERED PROGRAMS OR FOR ASSISTANCE; TO PROVIDE THE DEPARTMENT WITH THE AUTHORITY TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS IN ORDER TO EXECUTE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE MISSISSIPPI ONE DOOR WEBSITE; TO PROVIDE THAT THE ONE DOOR WEBSITE SHALL BE OPERABLE BY JANUARY 1, 2028; TO AMEND SECTION 25-53-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ADD DEVELOPING, MONITORING AND UPDATING ONE DOOR WEBSITES REQUIRED BY THIS ACT TO THE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2623

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/10/26  
Refer
2/16/26  
AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI OFFICE OF APPRENTICESHIP ACT; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO CREATE THE STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE OFFICE SHALL BE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY; TO PROVIDE THE PURPOSES OF THE OFFICE; TO REQUIRE THE OFFICE TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THE DUTIES OF THE OFFICE; TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI APPRENTICESHIP COUNCIL; TO PROVIDE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COUNCIL; TO PROVIDE FOR MEETINGS OF THE COUNCIL; TO PROVIDE DUTIES OF THE COUNCIL; TO PROVIDE LIMITATIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2592

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT ONLY REGISTERED VOTERS AFFILIATED WITH A POLITICAL PARTY MAY VOTE IN THE PARTY'S PRIMARY ELECTION; TO PROVIDE THAT REGISTERED VOTERS NOT AFFILIATED WITH A POLITICAL PARTY MAY VOTE IN ANY NONPARTISAN ELECTION HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH A PARTY PRIMARY ELECTION; TO REQUIRE THE STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF A POLITICAL PARTY TO DESIGNATE ANNUALLY ANY QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELECTORS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN THE PARTY'S PRIMARY ELECTION; TO AUTHORIZE THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO PRESCRIBE BY RULE A UNIFORM STATEWIDE VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION THAT SHALL BE USED TO DESIGNATE AN ELECTOR'S PARTY AFFILIATION; TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-15-575 AND 23-15-753, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSON WHO VOTES IN A POLITICAL PARTY PRIMARY OTHER THAN THAT IN WHICH THE PERSON IS REGISTERED SHALL BE GUILTY OF VOTE FRAUD; TO AMEND SECTIONS 23-15-33, 23-15-35, 23-15-37, 23-15-39, 23-15-41 AND 23-15-47, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE CIRCUIT AND MUNICIPAL CLERKS TO ENTER INTO THE STATEWIDE ELECTIONS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AN ELECTOR'S PARTY AFFILIATION AS DESIGNATED ON THE ELECTOR'S UNIFORM STATEWIDE VOTER REGISTRATION APPLICATION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2619

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ESTABLISH THE MISSISSIPPI DEMOCRATIC ACCOUNTABILITY IN BOARD APPOINTMENTS ACT, WHICH ALLOWS THE PERSON OR ENTITY WITH APPOINTING AUTHORITY GREATER DISCRETION WHEN MAKING APPOINTMENTS FOR A STATE BOARD OR COMMISSION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2620

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC ENTITIES FROM CONDUCTING BUSINESSES WITH ABORTION PROVIDERS, ABORTION ASSISTANCE ENTITIES AND AFFILIATES THERETO; TO DEFINE RELEVANT TERMS; TO BAN PUBLIC ENTITIES FROM PROVIDING LOGISTICAL SUPPORT TO ABORTION PROVIDERS, ABORTION ASSISTANCE ENTITIES AND AFFILIATES TO ASSIST WITH PROCURING AN ABORTION; TO OUTLINE PROHIBITED AND EXEMPTED TRANSACTIONS OF PUBLIC ENTITIES WITH ABORTION PROVIDERS, ABORTION ASSISTANCE ENTITIES AND AFFILIATES; TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR INSTANCES WHERE A TAXPAYER RESOURCE TRANSACTION RESULTS IN A TRANSFER OF PUBLIC FUNDS TO AN INELIGIBLE RECIPIENT; TO PROVIDE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR PUBLIC ENTITIES FOUND IN VIOLATION OF THIS ACT; TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE TO PROMULGATE RULES NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THIS ACT; TO ESTABLISH DAMAGES AMOUNTS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND/OR ENTITIES FOUND GUILTY OF VIOLATING THIS ACT; TO PROHIBIT INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR ELECTIVE ABORTIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2609

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-103-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE RESIDENCE OF A MINOR STUDENT ATTENDING A UNIVERSITY OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS THAT OF THE STUDENTS PARENT OR GUARDIAN; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2610

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/11/26  
Refer
2/16/26  
AN ACT TO RENAME THE ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY BIOTECHNOLOGY BUILDING, LOCATED IN LORMAN, JEFFERSON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, THE "WILLIE L. SIMMONS BIOTECHNOLOGY BUILDING"; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO PREPARE OR HAVE PREPARED A DISTINCTIVE PLAQUE TO PLACE WITHIN THE BUILDING THAT STATES THE BACKGROUND, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND SERVICE OF WILLIE L. SIMMONS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE UNIVERSITY, TO ERECT THE PROPER LETTERING OR SIGNAGE ON THE OUTDOOR FACADE OF THE BUILDING DISPLAYING THE OFFICIAL NAME; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2611

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO CREATE THE METRO JACKSON WATER AUTHORITY ACT; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS RELATING TO THIS ACT; TO ESTABLISH THE METRO JACKSON WATER AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE COMPOSITION AND TERMS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE METRO JACKSON WATER AUTHORITY; TO REQUIRE THE AUTHORITY TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE CITY OF JACKSON TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THE TRANSFER OF THE WATER SYSTEM BY LEASE TO THE AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A PRESIDENT OF THE AUTHORITY WITHIN A CERTAIN TIME PERIOD; TO PROVIDE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE AUTHORITY; TO REQUIRE THE PRESIDENT OF THE AUTHORITY TO SUPERVISE ALL ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES AS PROVIDED IN THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT EMPLOYEES OF THE AUTHORITY SERVE AT THE WILL AND PLEASURE OF THE PRESIDENT; TO REQUIRE THE AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR MAJOR PROCUREMENTS ONLY AFTER A COMPETITIVE AND OPEN PROCUREMENT PROCESS; TO REQUIRE THAT MONIES RECEIVED BE DEPOSITED INTO CERTAIN OPERATING ACCOUNTS; TO PROVIDE THAT DIVISION HEADS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE AUTHORITY ARE PUBLIC SERVANTS; TO AUTHORIZE ANY PUBLIC AGENCY TO ENTER INTO CERTAIN CONTRACTS WITH THE AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY; TO AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO BORROW MONEY AND ISSUE BONDS AND INTERIM NOTES; TO AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A TRUSTEE TO REPRESENT THE REGISTERED OWNERS OF ANY ISSUE OF BONDS IN THE ENFORCEMENT OR PROTECTION OF THEIR RIGHTS UNDER ANY SUCH RESOLUTION, TRUST INDENTURE OR SECURITY INSTRUMENT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE AUTHORITY IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY ANY TAX OR ASSESSMENT ON ANY PROPERTY OWNED BY THE AUTHORITY OR UPON ANY INCOME THEREFROM; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE, COUNTY, MUNICIPALITIES OR PUBLIC AGENCIES WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF THE AUTHORITY ARE AUTHORIZED TO ADVANCE, AT ANY TIME, SUCH FUNDS WHICH IN THEIR DISCRETION ARE NECESSARY, OR BORROW SUCH FUNDS BY ISSUANCE OF NOTES, FOR INITIAL CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION, AND TO COVER START-UP COSTS UNTIL SUCH TIMES AS SUFFICIENT BONDS, ASSETS AND REVENUES HAVE BEEN SECURED TO SATISFY THE NEEDS OF THE AUTHORITY FOR ITS MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND FORMATION; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 21-19-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATES TO THE ROLE OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNING AUTHORITIES, FOR PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 21-19-2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATES TO THE COLLECTION OF FEES AND CHARGES, FOR PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 27-65-241, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATES TO SPECIAL SALES TAXES FOR MUNICIPALITIES, FOR PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 21-27-11, 21-27-13, 21-27-15, 21-27-17, 21-27-19, 21-27-21, 21-27-23, 21-27-25, 21-27-27, 21-27-29, 21-27-31, 21-27-33, 21-27-35, 21-27-37, 21-27-39, 21-27-40, 21-27-41, 21-27-43, 21-27-45, 21-27-47, 21-27-49, 21-27-51, 21-27-53, 21-27-55, 21-27-57, 21-27-59, 21-27-61, 21-27-63, 21-27-65, 21-27-67, 21-27-69, 21-27-71, 21-27-73 AND 21-27-75, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATE TO MUNICIPALLY OWNED UTILITIES, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 21-33-45 AND 27-39-307, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATE TO MUNICIPAL AD VALOREM TAXES, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2628

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
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 27-19-99, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT MONIES REMITTED OR RECEIVED AS REGISTRATION OR TAG FEES FROM THE ADDITIONAL RATE OF $5.00 SHALL, IN THE CASE OF ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND RECREATIONAL OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES, BE PAID TO THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE VEHICLE IS REGISTERED; TO AMEND SECTIONS 27-19-3, 27-19-5, 27-19-43, 27-51-5, 63-3-103, 63-15-3 AND 63-21-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2629

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/4/26  
AN ACT TO DESIGNATE A SEGMENT OF MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY 32 LOCATED IN CALHOUN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE "JOE TUNNEL MEMORIAL HIGHWAY"; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2630

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/10/26  
Refer
2/16/26  
AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI GRANT AND SUBGRANT ADMINISTRATION TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS ACT OF 2026; TO ESTABLISH THAT THIS ACT SHALL BE CREATED TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS THAT ENHANCE OVERSIGHT, ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN GRANT ADMINISTRATION OF STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS; TO DEFINE RELEVANT TERMS; TO ESTABLISH GRANT PROGRAM PERFORMANCE METRICS AND REQUIREMENTS; TO ESTABLISH GRANT ADMINISTRATION, FINANCIAL REPORTING AND LEADERSHIP DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS; TO CLARIFY WHAT CONSTITUTES PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES FOR THE USAGE OF GRANT FUNDS; TO PROVIDE INFORMATION THAT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO AUDITS OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AND QUASI-PUBLIC ENTITIES; TO REQUIRE THAT REPORTS REQUIRED BY THIS ACT SHALL BE FILED WITHIN 180 DAYS AFTER FISCAL YEAR END OF YEAR OSA PREFORMS OR DIRECTS A COMPLIANCE AUDIT; TO AUTHORIZE DFA TO ENFORCE THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2631

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/10/26  
Refer
2/16/26  
Enrolled
3/10/26  
AN ACT TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ESTABLISH THE "MISSISSIPPI GRAIN INDEMNITY ACT"; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE THE RELEVANT TERMS OF THIS ACT; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI GRAIN INDEMNITY BOARD; TO OUTLINE THE PURPOSE, COMPOSITION AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD; TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI GRAIN INDEMNITY TRUST FUND WITHIN THE STATE TREASURY; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GRAIN INDEMNITY TRUST FUND SHALL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE BOARD; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2027, GRAIN PRODUCERS WILL BE CHARGED AN ASSESSMENT EQUAL TO .2% OF ALL MARKETED GRAIN THAT IS SOLD TO A FIRST PURCHASER LICENSEE; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE HOW GRAIN ASSESSMENTS SHALL BE COLLECTED; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE GRAIN INDEMNITY TRUST FUND SHALL NOT FALL BELOW $20,000,000.00 AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THAT FIRST PURCHASER LICENSEES MUST MAINTAIN A LEDGER OF ALL ASSESSMENTS COLLECTED; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT PARTICIPATION IN THE GRAIN INDEMNITY TRUST FUND IS VOLUNTARY, AND HOW TO NOTIFY THE DEPARTMENT IF A PRODUCER DOES NOT WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY GIVEN YEAR; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING WHEN A FIRST PURCHASER LICENSEE HAS FAILED OR WHEN A FAILURE HAS OCCURRED; TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE REGARDING HOW NOTICE SHALL BE GIVEN; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS NECESSARY FOR THE OPERATION OF THE BOARD AND ADJUDICATION OF CLAIMS; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-23, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THAT CLAIMS SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD SHALL BE REVIEW BY A DESIGNEE OR DESIGNEES; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-25, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE HOW CLAIMS FOR STORAGE LOSS SHALL BE PAID; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-27, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF ELIGIBLE CLAIMS EXCEEDS THE FUNDS AVAILABLE, THE BOARD SHALL MAKE PAYMENTS ON A PRO RATA BASIS; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-29, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONER SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REVOKE THE LICENSE OF FIRST PURCHASER LICENSEES FOR FAILURE TO TIMELY COLLECT AND SUBMIT ASSESSMENTS; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSIONER TO ESTABLISH A TOLL-FREE HOTLINE FOR RECEIVING INFORMATION CONCERNING THE FAILURE OF A FIRST PURCHASER LICENSEE TO MAKE TIMELY PAYMENTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF GRAIN AND OTHER SUSPICIONS OF FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY BY A FIRST PURCHASER LICENSEE; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT BOARD RECORDS ARE SUBJECT TO AN AUDIT PERFORMED BY THE STATE AUDITOR AT ANY TIME; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-35, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE FULLY COMPENSATED UNDER THIS CHAPTER, SHALL HAVE SUBROGATED ALL CLAIMANTS RIGHTS ON A BOND OR OTHER PLEDGED FINANCIAL ASSETS; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-37, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ADOPT ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS NEEDED TO CARRY OUT THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD; TO AMEND SECTIONS 75-44-29, 75-44-31, 75-44-35, 75-45-304, 75-45-307 AND 75-45-311, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2605

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 45-33-25, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS FROM LIVING IN CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING OR IN A SORORITY OR FRATERNITY HOUSE AT A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN MISSISSIPPI; TO PROVIDE CIVIL ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.