Mississippi State Representative

Bill Kinkade 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Legislative Session

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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1069

Introduced
1/16/26  
Refer
1/16/26  
Engrossed
2/11/26  
Refer
2/17/26  
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE MISSISSIPPI AGRICULTURAL AND FARMLAND WIND TOWER PROTECTION ACT OF 2026; TO DEFINE AND REGULATE WIND TOWER FACILITIES; TO VEST EXCLUSIVE SITING, PERMITTING AND OPERATIONAL AUTHORITY IN THE MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION; TO REQUIRE CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND AGRICULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS, PUBLIC NOTICE AND LANDOWNER CONSENT; TO IMPOSE STATEWIDE SETBACK REQUIREMENTS TO PROTECT AGRICULTURAL LANDS, AERIAL AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS, RESIDENCES AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS; TO PROHIBIT WIND TOWER FACILITIES NEAR WILDLIFE REFUGES, WETLANDS, MIGRATORY BIRD CORRIDORS AND CRITICAL HABITATS; TO REQUIRE FINANCIAL ASSURANCE AND DECOMMISSIONING BONDS FOR SITE RESTORATION; TO SUBJECT WIND TOWER FACILITIES TO PUBLIC UTILITY LAWS; TO AUTHORIZE RULEMAKING AND INTERAGENCY CONSULTATION; TO CREATE THE WIND TOWER AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS STUDY COMMITTEE AND REQUIRE A LEGISLATIVE REPORT; TO PROVIDE ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY, CIVIL PENALTIES AND REMEDIATION REMEDIES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1269

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 93-5-24, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT OVERNIGHT VISITATION WITH A NONCUSTODIAL PARENT WHEN THE COURT HAS DETERMINED NOT TO GRANT CUSTODY TO THAT PARENT AND REUNIFICATION IS NOT PLANNED WITH THE NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 93-5-34, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH REGULATES CUSTODY AND VISITATION WHEN A PARENT IS DEPLOYED, FOR PURPOSES OF AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1402

Introduced
1/16/26  
Refer
1/16/26  
Engrossed
2/12/26  
Refer
2/16/26  
Enrolled
3/6/26  
AN ACT TO DESIGNATE A SEGMENT OF MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY 537 LOCATED IN YAZOO COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE "COLONEL DONNELL BERRY MEMORIAL HIGHWAY"; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1325

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-7-191, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE THE PROHIBITION ON PARTICIPATING IN MEDICAID FOR A PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY IN DESOTO COUNTY THAT WAS ESTABLISHED BY A HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTY UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF A CERTIFICATE OF NEED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1327

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE MISSISSIPPI WIRELESS INFORMATION NETWORK TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A COMMUNICATION TOWER IN MARSHALL COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1326

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE YEAR-ROUND RETAIL SALES OF FIREWORKS IN STAND-ALONE COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 45-13-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CREATE AN EXCEPTION FOR YEAR-ROUND SALES OF FIREWORKS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 45-13-7 AND 45-13-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH REGULATE STORAGE OF WHOLESALE FIREWORKS AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER, FOR PURPOSE OF AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1361

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/12/26  
Refer
2/19/26  
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS TO DEVELOP AN ELECTRONIC GAME CHECK PROGRAM FOR WHITE-TAILED DEER; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1352

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST THE TOWN OF BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI, IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH REPAIR AND RENOVATION OF AND UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BYHALIA OLD SCHOOL COMMONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1353

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST THE TOWN OF BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI, IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MAKING INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1354

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MARSHALL COUNTY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPLETION OF PRELIMINARY INFRASTRUCTURE, ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND CULTURAL RESOURCE STUDIES ON THE POTTS CAMP RAILROAD BRIDGE AND BYPASS PROJECT, THE BYHALIA RAILROAD BRIDGE PROJECT AND THE RED BANKS ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1362

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE MISSISSIPPI OUTDOOR STEWARDSHIP TRUST FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1363

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 49-39-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF MONIES IN THE MISSISSIPPI OUTDOOR STEWARDSHIP TRUST FUND THAT MAY BE USED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MISSISSIPPI OUTDOOR STEWARDSHIP TRUST FUND AND THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO DEFRAY THE BOARD'S EXPENSES IN CARRYING OUT ITS DUTIES UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI OUTDOOR STEWARDSHIP ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1358

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE CITY OF BYHALIA FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT AND JAIL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1359

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST THE TOWN OF BYHALIA, MISSISSIPPI, IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TOWN OF BYHALIA POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING AND JAIL; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1357

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO MARSHALL COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMPLETING THE RED BANKS ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.