AN ACT TO CREATE AND CODIFY SECTIONS 37-11-89 THROUGH 37-11-103, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO BE KNOWN AS THE "MISSISSIPPI TEACHERS' BILL OF RIGHTS"; TO REQUIRE EACH TEACHER TO DEVELOP AN ANNUAL CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR EACH INSTRUCTIONAL SETTING AND TO REQUIRE EACH PRINCIPAL TO ESTABLISH WRITTEN SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL TIMELINES, PROVIDE REASONS FOR REQUIRED REVISIONS AND PROVIDE FOR DEEMED APPROVAL UPON NONACTION; TO REQUIRE SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS THE CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND NOTICE OF TEACHER REMOVAL AUTHORITY; TO DECLARE THE TEACHER THE PRIMARY AUTHORITY IN CLASSROOM MATTERS AND TO AUTHORIZE TEACHER-DIRECTED IMMEDIATE REMOVAL OF A STUDENT FOR SPECIFIED DISRUPTIVE, THREATENING, DANGEROUS OR MATERIALLY INTERFERING CONDUCT; TO REQUIRE PROMPT ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROL AND SUPERVISED PLACEMENT OF REMOVED STUDENTS AND TO CLARIFY THAT REMOVAL IS NOT A SUSPENSION OR EXPULSION; TO PROHIBIT A PRINCIPAL FROM DENYING A TEACHER'S REMOVAL AND TO PROVIDE FOR AN APPEAL PROCESS WHILE MAINTAINING ADMINISTRATIVE PLACEMENT PENDING SATISFACTION OF READMISSION REQUIREMENTS UNLESS THE TEACHER CONSENTS; TO REQUIRE TIMELY INCIDENT REPORTING BY THE TEACHER, DOCUMENTED PARENTAL NOTICE BY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION AND WRITTEN CERTIFICATION TO THE TEACHER IDENTIFYING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TAKEN, SAFETY OR BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS IMPLEMENTED AND CONDITIONS FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION BEFORE READMISSION; TO REQUIRE CONFERENCES AND WRITTEN BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT PLANS AFTER REPEATED REMOVALS AND TO PROVIDE PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL LAW; TO REQUIRE ESCALATING ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS AFTER REPEATED REMOVALS WITHIN A SPECIFIED PERIOD, INCLUDING IN-SCHOOL SUSPENSION, OUT-OF-SCHOOL SUSPENSION, ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS AND OTHER MAXIMUM DISCIPLINARY MEASURES; TO REQUIRE EACH LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD AND PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL GOVERNING BOARD TO ADOPT A TEACHER APPEAL PROCESS, INCLUDING WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS, TIMELY DETERMINATIONS, WRITTEN DECISIONS AND CONTINUED EXCLUSION PENDING APPEAL ABSENT TEACHER CONSENT; TO PROHIBIT RETALIATION AGAINST TEACHERS FOR GOOD-FAITH EXERCISE OF RIGHTS AND TO REQUIRE PROMPT COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION AND RESOLUTION; TO PROVIDE PRESUMPTIONS AND LIMITATIONS ON CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ACTING IN GOOD FAITH AND WITHIN THE COURSE AND SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT, TO AUTHORIZE REIMBURSEMENT OF REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES AND COURT COSTS IN SPECIFIED CIRCUMSTANCES AND TO CLARIFY THAT NO PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION FOR DAMAGES IS CREATED; TO REQUIRE LOCAL POLICY ADOPTION, ANNUAL TRAINING, RECORDKEEPING AND AGGREGATE REPORTING TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-85, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO UPDATE FINDINGS AND PROGRAM PURPOSES TO ADDRESS CLASSROOM MISCONDUCT AND DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOR; TO AMEND SECTIONS 37-9-71, 37-11-1, 37-11-18.1, 37-11-55 AND 37-11-57, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITIES, DUE PROCESS STANDARDS, CLASSROOM PLACEMENT SAFEGUARDS, BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION AND EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS, STUDENT CONDUCT CODE PROVISIONS, TEACHER REMOVAL AND READMISSION PROCEDURES AND EDUCATOR IMMUNITY AND LIMITATIONS RELATED TO DISCIPLINE AND CORPORAL PUNISHMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE PROGRESS COMMUNITY WATER ASSOCIATION IN LAMAR COUNTY FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ACQUIRING AND INSTALLING AN AUTOMATED WATER METER SYSTEM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

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.

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE ESTEEMED AND LAUDABLE LEGISLATIVE CAREER AND PUBLIC SERVICE OF THE MOST HONORABLE, DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN FROM TAYLORSVILLE, FORMER REPRESENTATIVE BLAINE H. "BO" EATON II.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE MISSISSIPPI VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER LENGTH-OF-SERVICE AWARDS PROGRAM FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE MISSISSIPPI STATE PORT AUTHORITY AT GULFPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 75-36-1, 75-36-3, 75-36-5, 75-36-7, 75-36-9, 75-36-11, 75-36-13 AND 75-36-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE LABELING OF PRODUCTS AT FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS, RETAILS OR OTHER ESTABLISHMENT, TO CLARIFY AND EXPAND DEFINITIONS RELATING TO MEAT, MANUFACTURED-PROTEIN, CULTIVATED-PROTEIN, INSECT-PROTEIN, PLANT-PROTEIN AND CELL-CULTURED DAIRY PRODUCTS; TO PROHIBIT THE MANUFACTURE, SALE OR OFFER FOR SALE OF CELL-CULTURED DAIRY PRODUCTS IN THIS STATE; TO STRENGTHEN AND CLARIFY MISBRANDING PROHIBITIONS INVOLVING THE USE OF IDENTIFYING MEAT TERMS AND REQUIRED QUALIFYING DISCLOSURES; TO REVISE INSPECTION AUTHORITY, COMPLAINT-BASED ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, STOP-SALE AND EMBARGO POWERS AND JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE; TO REVISE CIVIL PENALTIES, DEPOSIT AND USE OF FINES AND APPEAL RIGHTS FOR VIOLATIONS; TO REQUIRE STATE AGENCIES, PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO ADOPT PROCUREMENT POLICIES PREVENTING THE PURCHASE OF MISBRANDED OR CULTIVATED-PROTEIN FOOD PRODUCTS; TO REQUIRE CLEAR CONSUMER DISCLOSURE AT THE FINAL POINT OF SALE BY RETAILERS, DISTRIBUTORS, WHOLESALERS AND FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS REGARDING THE AUTHENTICITY OF MEAT AND NONMEAT PRODUCTS; TO AUTHORIZE RECORD-KEEPING AND AUDIT TRAIL REQUIREMENTS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE; TO MAKE TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS FOR CONSISTENCY, ENFORCEABILITY AND CLARITY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE NEW 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 NEW 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 45-1-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE THE PROVISION PROHIBITING POSTING OF SECURITY PERSONNEL AT THE PROPERTY OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE LOCATED AT 121 NORTH JEFFERSON STREET AND THE NEW FARMERS MARKET BUILDING LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF HIGH AND JEFFERSON STREETS IN THE CITY OF JACKSON, HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AND PERMIT POSTING OF SECURITY PERSONNEL AND REGULAR VEHICLE PATROLS AND RESPONSES TO SECURITY SYSTEM ALARMS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE "MISSISSIPPI GRAIN INDEMNITY ACT"; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO NAME THE ACT AS SUCH; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE FOR DEFINITIONS TO TERMINOLOGY USED IN THE ACT; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ESTABLISH THE MISSISSIPPI GRAIN INDEMNITY BOARD, PROVIDE FOR ITS COMPOSITION AND THE INITIAL AND SUBSEQUENT TERMS OF BOARD MEMBERS; TO ESTABLISH THE MISSISSIPPI GRAIN INDEMNITY TRUST FUND AS A SPECIAL FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY; TO STIPULATE THE USES OF MONIES DEPOSITED INTO THE FUND; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE FUND SHALL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE BOARD, WHICH SHALL HAVE AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT WITH A THIRD PARTY TO ADMINISTER PAYMENTS AND HANDLE ALL ACCOUNTING FUNCTIONS RELATED TO THE FUND; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE GRAIN PRODUCERS TO PAY AN ASSESSMENT ON ALL MARKETED GRAIN SOLD TO A FIRST PURCHASER LICENSEE BEGINNING ON JULY 1, 2022; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE ASSESSMENT TO BE COLLECTED BY THE FIRST PURCHASER LICENSEE OR ANY AGENT OR REPRESENTATIVE OF THE LICENSEE, WHO SHALL DEDUCT SUCH ASSESSMENT FROM THE PURCHASE PRICE; TO ESTABLISH THE DATE BY WHICH THE LICENSEES MUST SUBMIT ASSESSMENTS TO THE BOARD FOLLOWING ITS COLLECTION; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DESIGNATE THE ASSESSMENT COLLECTION PERIOD AND ESTABLISH AMOUNTS FOR THRESHOLD TRUST FUND BALANCES; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE FIRST PURCHASER LICENSEES TO MAINTAIN A LEDGER OF ALL ASSESSMENTS COLLECTED, WHICH SUCH RECORDS SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD UPON REQUEST; TO LIMIT THE COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE'S AUTHORITY TO DISCLOSE INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE LEDGER OF ASSESSMENTS; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT PARTICIPATION IN THE FUND IS VOLUNTARY; TO REQUIRE NONPARTICIPANTS TO NOTIFY THE COMMISSIONER BY THE PRECEDING JUNE 1 OF SUCH YEAR THAT THE PRODUCER HAS OPTED OUT; TO PROVIDE THAT NONPARTICIPATION IN THE FUND DISQUALIFIES SUCH INDIVIDUALS FROM RECEIPT OF ANY PAYMENT FOR A CONTRACT OR STORAGE LOSS OF GRAIN PRODUCED DURING SUCH CROP DUE TO THE FAILURE OF A FIRST PURCHASER LICENSEE; TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL NOTICE TO BE GIVEN TO THE FIRST PURCHASER LICENSEE; TO ALLOW A REFUND OF ASSESSMENTS PAID TO PRODUCERS WHO OPT OUT OF THE FUND; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONER SHALL DETERMINE WHEN A FIRST PURCHASER LICENSEE HAS FAILED; TO PRESCRIBE PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED BY THE COMMISSIONER UPON THE MAKING OF SUCH DETERMINATION OF FAILURE; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PRESCRIBE THE PROCESS TO BE FOLLOWED FOR THE TIMELY ADJUDICATION OF CLAIMS ALLEGING FAILURE OF FIRST PURCHASER LICENSEES; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-23, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSIONER OR THE DESIGNEES TO MAKE A PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR PAYMENT FROM THE FUND RESULTING FROM SUBMITTED CLAIMS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL MAKE THE FINAL DETERMINATION ON PAYMENTS OF CLAIMS; TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO SEEK ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NECESSARY TO ADJUDICATE THE CLAIM; TO PRESCRIBE PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED WHEN ONLY A PARTIAL PAYMENT OF CLAIM IS MADE; TO SPECIFY THE TIMELINE FOR CERTAIN RESPONSES AND ACTIONS BY THE BOARD AND CLAIMANT; TO PROVIDE CLAIMANTS WITH AN OPTION TO REQUEST A REVIEW OF THE BOARD'S FINAL ADJUDICATION OF THE CLAIM; TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES PROCESS FOR APPEALS OF THE BOARD'S FINAL ADJUDICATION; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-25, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PRESCRIBE THE METHOD OF CALCULATING THE PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR STORAGE OR CONTRACT LOSSES SUFFERED; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-27, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO MAKE PAYMENTS OF CLAIMS ON A PRO RATA BASIS AT ANY TIME THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF ELIGIBLE CLAIMS EXCEEDS THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS AVAILABLE; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-29, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THE COMMISSIONER WITH THE AUTHORITY TO REVOKE THE LICENSE OF A FIRST PURCHASER LICENSEE FOR FAILURE TO TIMELY COLLECT AND SUBMIT ASSESSMENTS TO THE BOARD; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSIONER TO ESTABLISH A TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AND OTHER INFORMATION COLLECTION PROCESSES FOR THE PURPOSES OF RECEIVING INFORMATION ON LICENSEE FAILURE TO PERFORM; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE FOR THE INSPECTION OF THE BOARD'S RECORDS, ACCOUNTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS BY THE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-35, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO ADOPT ANY RULES AND REGULATIONS DEEMED NECESSARY TO ADMINISTER THE ACT; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 75-46-37, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO ADOPT NECESSARY RULES AND REGULATIONS TO CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 75-44-29, 75-44-31, 75-44-35, 75-45-304, 75-45-305, 75-45-307 AND 75-45-311, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PRECEDING PROVISIONS; 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.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-103, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXEMPT FROM SALES TAXATION RETAIL SALES OF LIME USED FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES; TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT RETAIL SALES OF FENCING MATERIALS FOR THE CONTAINMENT OF LIVESTOCK SHALL BE TAXED AT THE RATE OF 1.5% WHEN MADE TO COMMERCIAL FARMERS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.