AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE MISSISSIPPI-IRELAND TRADE COMMISSION; TO STATE FINDINGS OF THE LEGISLATURE; TO PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMISSION AND THE LENGTH OF THEIR TERMS; TO SPECIFY HOW THE COMMISSION IS TO CONDUCT ITS BUSINESS; TO SET OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE COMMISSION; TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO RAISE FUNDS, THROUGH DIRECT SOLICITATION OR OTHER FUNDRAISING EVENTS, ALONE OR WITH OTHER GROUPS, AND TO ACCEPT GIFTS, GRANTS, AND BEQUESTS FROM INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS TO CARRY OUT ITS PURPOSES; 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.

AN ACT TO CREATE NEW SECTION 37-13-8.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE SCHOOL BOARDS TO ALLOW A CHRISTIAN BIBLE PROVIDED BY A PERSON OR ENTITY OTHER THAN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO BE VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE TO STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOL CLASSROOMS AND LIBRARIES; TO AMEND SECTION 37-13-6, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE SCHOOL BOARDS TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS THAT SCHOOLS PROPERLY DISPLAY THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES AND RECITE THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE DAILY IN CLASSROOMS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-13-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PRECEDING PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT REQUIRING THE DAILY RECITATION OF THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 75-29-951, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO FURTHER DEFINE COTTAGE FOODS AND RELATED TERMS; TO PROVIDE A LIST OF FOODS THAT ARE AUTHORIZED AS COTTAGE FOODS WITHIN THE STATE; TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM ANNUAL GROSS SALES FOR A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION TO BE EXEMPT FROM FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT FEES; TO REQUIRE THAT COTTAGE FOOD OPERATORS UNDERGO AND GET CERTIFIED FOR FOOD HANDLER SAFETY TRAINING; TO AMEND SECTION 67-3-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXEMPT HOMEMADE WINE OR LIGHT WINE SOLD IN A COTTAGE FOOD OPERATION FROM HOMEMADE WINE AND BEER RESTRICTIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 49-7-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXTEND THE OPEN SEASON ON DEER, WHEN IT ENDS ON A SATURDAY, TO 30 MINUTES AFTER SUNSET ON THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY; TO AMEND SECTION 49-7-31.2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXTEND THE OPEN SEASONS ON BOBWHITE QUAIL AND WILD TURKEY, WHEN THEY END ON SATURDAY, TO 30 MINUTES AFTER SUNSET ON THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY; TO AMEND SECTION 49-7-31.3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXTEND THE OPEN SEASONS ON SQUIRREL AND RABBITS, WHEN THEY END ON SATURDAY, TO 30 MINUTES AFTER SUNSET ON THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY; TO AMEND SECTION 49-7-31.4, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXTEND THE OPEN SEASON ON FUR-BEARING ANIMALS, INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONAL OPEN SEASON ON RACCOON, WHEN IT ENDS ON A SATURDAY, TO 30 MINUTES AFTER SUNSET ON THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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.

A RESOLUTION CALLING UPON THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION PROHIBITING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION DEFORESTATION REGULATION IN MISSISSIPPI.

A RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE FOUNDING OF MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE.

A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING FURTHER ECONOMIC TIES AND FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI AND THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN).

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHEER TEAM FOR ITS MULTIPLE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS AND CONTINUED EXCELLENCE AT THE 2026 UCA AND UDA COLLEGE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 83-17-59, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE ANY TESTING SERVICE ADMINISTERING EXAMINATIONS FOR INSURANCE PRODUCER LICENSE SHALL MEET STANDARDS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN SEGMENTS OF ROAD IN CHICKASAW COUNTY AS AN OFFICIAL MISSISSIPPI SCENIC BYWAY TO BE KNOWN AS THE "DAVIS LAKE ROAD SCENIC BYWAY"; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 49-7-58.6, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ENABLE TESTING OF WHITE-TAILED DEER HARVESTED WITHIN ANY ENCLOSURE FOR CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE (CWD) BY ANNUAL SUBMISSION OF VIABLE SAMPLES OR ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR SUCH TESTING; TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSION ON WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS REQUIRING THE SUBMISSION OF SUCH SAMPLES OR ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR CWD TESTING; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE CALHOUN CITY WILDCATS FOOTBALL TEAM AND HEAD COACH M.D. JENNINGS FOR WINNING THE 2025 MHSAA CLASS 1A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, WHICH IS THEIR THIRD STATE TITLE.

A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING VARDAMAN HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR ELI EDMONDSON FOR WINNING THE MHSAA CLASS 1A INDIVIDUAL STATE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.