A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP OF MBI SPECIAL AGENT MILTON WILLIAMS, JR., UPON HIS RECEIPT OF THE PRESTIGIOUS NORTHERN REGION SPECIAL AGENT CITATION.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS TO CONTROL, REGULATE AND MANAGE THE TAKING OF ALL BLACK BEARS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO CREATE, SET AND REGULATE A BLACK BEAR SEASON, BEGINNING WITH THE 2027-2028 HUNTING SEASON; TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTS AND NONRESIDENTS TO HUNT OR KILL BLACK BEARS; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH A BLACK BEAR HARVEST TAG TO HUNT OR KILL BLACK BEARS, AND TO BASE THE NUMBER OF SUCH TAGS AUTHORIZED EACH YEAR ON THE MISSISSIPPI COMMISSION ON WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS' BLACK BEAR POPULATION DATA; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH A LOTTERY SYSTEM FOR ISSUANCE OF BLACK BEAR HARVEST TAGS AND TO RESERVE ONE HARVEST TAG FOR EACH HUNTING SEASON TO BE RESERVED AS THE "GOVERNOR'S TAG"; TO PROHIBIT THE DEPARTMENT FROM DONATING ANY HARVEST TAG(S) OTHER THAN THE GOVERNOR'S TAG OR FROM DESIGNATING ANY NUMBER OF HARVEST TAGS FOR ANY NONPROFIT OR FOR-PROFIT ENTITY; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT TO OFFER BLACK BEAR HARVEST TAGS FOR RESIDENTS BEGINNING WITH THE 2027-2028 HUNTING SEASON; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO OFFER A CERTAIN NUMBER OF HARVEST TAGS FOR NONRESIDENTS BEGINNING WITH THE 2032-2033 HUNTING SEASON; TO SET THE PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 27-65-17 AND 27-65-103, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXEMPT FROM THE STATE SALES TAX RETAIL SALES OF CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL AND LOGGING ITEMS FORMERLY TAXED AT THE RATE OF 1.5%; TO EXEMPT FROM THE STATE SALES TAX RETAIL SALES OF LIVESTOCK FENCING MATERIALS AND AGRICULTURAL LIME, WHEN MADE TO COMMERCIAL FARMERS FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO ESTABLISH AN APPLICATION PROCESS FOR A COMMERCIAL FARMER'S PERMIT TO BE ISSUED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE SIMPSON ACADEMY LADY COUGARS GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM AND COACH LINDA DEAR FOR WINNING THE 2026 MAIS CLASS 4A DIVISION 1 STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND AS RUNNERS-UP IN THE OVERALL TOURNAMENT.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE MISSISSIPPI'S TOUGHEST KIDS FOUNDATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SUPPORTING THE REPAIR AND PAVING OF ROADS LOCATED WITHIN AND SURROUNDING CAMP KAMASSA IN COPIAH COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE TOWN OF WESSON, MISSISSIPPI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ROAD REHABILITATION AND RESURFACING, THE PURCHASE OF REMOTE WATER METER EQUIPMENT FOR ITS WATER SYSTEM, AND THE PURCHASE OF A POLICE VEHICLE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE TOWN OF GEORGETOWN, MISSISSIPPI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CERTAIN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE CITY OF MAGEE, MISSISSIPPI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH WASTEWATER LAGOON AND CITY DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE TOWN OF MONTICELLO, MISSISSIPPI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS WATER SYSTEM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE CITY OF CRYSTAL SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CERTAIN PROJECTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 73-39-53, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CLARIFY RECENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR A VETERINARIAN-CLIENT-PATIENT RELATIONSHIP; TO AMEND SECTION 73-39-55, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ADD ONE CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN AND ONE MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC TO THE BOARD OF VETERINARY MEDICINE (BOARD); TO PROVIDE THAT THE MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC ON THE BOARD SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF ANIMAL HEALTH; TO AMEND SECTION 73-39-57, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO PUBLISH AN ANNUAL SCHEDULE OF CERTAIN FEES AND FINES; TO ALLOW THE BOARD TO DETERMINE THE FREQUENCY OF VETERINARY PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS AND TO DETERMINE ASSOCIATED INSPECTION FEES; TO AMEND SECTION 73-39-63, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT A PERSON FROM USING THE TITLE "CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN," AND RELATED TITLES UNLESS CREDENTIALED BY THE BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 73-39-69, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT AN AGENCY APPROVED BY THE BOARD SHALL GOVERN EXAMINATIONS FOR VETERINARY CREDENTIALS; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO ADOPT AND USE THE RESULTS OF NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TESTING ENTITIES SUCH AS THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR VETERINARY ASSESSMENT OR AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF VETERINARY STATE BOARDS; TO AMEND SECTION 73-39-71, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO MODIFY CRITERIA FOR ISSUANCE OF A VETERINARY LICENSE BY ENDORSEMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 73-39-75, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO DETERMINE REINSTATEMENT FEES; TO RAISE FROM 65 TO 70 THE AGE AT WHICH LICENSED VETERINARIANS MAY BE EXEMPTED FROM PAYMENT OF RENEWAL FEES FOR PART-TIME PRACTICE; TO AMEND SECTION 73-39-77, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO DETERMINE THE ADMINISTRATIVE FINES; TO AMEND SECTION 73-39-91, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO DETERMINE FINES FOR PRACTICE WITHOUT A LICENSE OR PROPER CREDENTIALS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 19-25-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THAT FUTURE CANDIDATES FOR SHERIFF MUST BE CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION TO THIS PROVISION FOR INDIVIDUALS ELECTED AS SHERIFF PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2026; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 19-5-151, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN UTILITY DISTRICTS TO DISSOLVE WHENEVER A MAJORITY OF THE LANDOWNERS OF ANY SUCH DISTRICT SIGN AND FILE WITH THE CLERK OF THE CHANCERY COURT BY WHICH SUCH DISTRICT WAS ORGANIZED, OR IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH SUCH DISTRICT WAS ORGANIZED, A PETITION FOR THE DISSOLUTION OF SUCH DISTRICT; TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE COMMISSIONERS OF A WATER DISTRICT WISH TO ESTABLISH A WATER ASSOCIATION, THE COURT ORDER OF DISSOLUTION SHALL ALSO DECREE THAT COMMISSIONERS INCORPORATE AS A WATER ASSOCIATION UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 19-5-165, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATES TO NEWLY FORMED WATER DISTRICT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE SECTION 69-1-401, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE TO ISSUE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBPOENAS FOR PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT; TO PERMIT THE COMMISSIONER AND ANY DESIGNATED AGENT TO ADMINISTER OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS, EXAMINE WITNESSES AND RECEIVE EVIDENCE; TO CREATE SECTION 69-25-36, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY WITHIN THE REGULATORY OFFICE OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE TO APPLY TO CIRCUIT COURTS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE INSPECTION AND SEARCH WARRANTS FOR PREMISES OF ENTITIES OR INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE LICENSED OR REGULATED BY THE BUREAU, WHICH HAS DENIED ACCESS TO THE DEPARTMENT; TO PRESCRIBE THE CIRCUMSTANCES BY WHICH THE BUREAU MAY FACILITATE THE ISSUANCE AND EXECUTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE INSPECTION AND SEARCH WARRANTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 45-9-133, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE AGRICULTURAL AND LIVESTOCK THEFT BUREAU OFFICERS TO RETAIN THEIR PERSONAL SIDEARM UPON RETIREMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.