A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO DR. LORI HILL MARSHALL, MD, FASA, FOR HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE FIELD OF HEALTHCARE AND TO HER COMMUNITY.

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING DR. SARA HARPER FOR WINNING THE PRESTIGIOUS 2024 DR. RUTHIE SMITH STEVENSON DOCTORAL AWARD IN RECOGNITION OF HER OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS AS PRINCIPAL OF MCWILLIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

* AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-22, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXEMPT FROM SALES TAXATION ADMISSIONS CHARGED AT ANY ATHLETIC GAMES OR CONTESTS BETWEEN UNIVERSITIES OR COLLEGES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 909, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 1999, AS LAST AMENDED BY CHAPTER 930, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 2022, TO EXTEND THE DATE OF REPEAL FROM JULY 1, 2026, TO JULY 1, 2030, ON THE PROVISIONS OF LAW THAT CREATE THE JACKSON CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU AND IMPOSE A TAX ON THE GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES OF RESTAURANTS, HOTELS AND MOTELS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE BUREAU; TO AUTHORIZE AN ADDITIONAL TAX OF 1% ON THE SALES OF HOTELS AND MOTELS AND 1/2% ON THE SALES OF RESTAURANTS; TO REQUIRE THAT AN ELECTION BE HELD ON THE QUESTION OF WHETHER SUCH TAX MAY BE LEVIED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE "CITY OF JACKSON REVITALIZATION ACT"; TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-101, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXEMPT FROM SALES TAXATION SALES OF COMPONENT MATERIALS TO A DEVELOPER FOR USE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF BLIGHTED PROPERTY UNDER SECTION 27-7-22.51; TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MAKING CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY; TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, IN PAYING THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACQUISITION, DEMOLITION AND/OR REMOVAL OF BLIGHTED PROPERTIES IN THE CITY; TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE THE TERM "PROJECT" UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-129, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUE COLLECTED FROM CERTAIN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FEES IMPOSED AND LEVIED UNDER SECTION 75-76-183 SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE CITY OF JACKSON DEVELOPMENT FUND CREATED IN THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-183, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO IMPOSE AND LEVY ADDITIONAL FEES FOR A LICENSE TO CONDUCT GAMING AS A LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS PART OF A PROJECT UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION SHALL ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE LOANS AND GRANTS TO ASSIST WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI; TO PROVIDE AN APPLICATION PROCESS FOR ENTITIES THAT DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM; TO CREATE THE CITY OF JACKSON DEVELOPMENT FUND AS A SPECIAL FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY; TO PROVIDE THAT MONIES IN THE CITY OF JACKSON DEVELOPMENT FUND SHALL BE DISBURSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, UPON APPROPRIATION BY THE LEGISLATURE, TO PROVIDE LOANS AND GRANTS FOR THE PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THE FIRST FULL STATE FISCAL YEAR DURING WHICH A LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS PART OF A PROJECT UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT IS OPERATING AND REMITTING LICENSE FEES IMPOSED AND LEVIED UNDER SECTIONS 75-76-177 AND 75-76-195, AND FOR EACH OF THE FOUR IMMEDIATELY SUCCEEDING STATE FISCAL YEARS, IF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF REVENUE DISTRIBUTED TO THE CITY OF VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI, OR WARREN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE CASE MAY BE, FOR EACH SUCH FISCAL YEAR UNDER SECTION 75-76-197 AND CHAPTER 965, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 1993, IS LESS THAN THE AVERAGE TOTAL AMOUNT OF SUCH REVENUE DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY TO THE CITY OR COUNTY FOR THE THREE STATE FISCAL YEARS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE FULL STATE FISCAL YEAR DURING WHICH THE LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT BEGAN OPERATING AND REMITTING SUCH LICENSE FEES, THEN THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION SHALL DISBURSE FUNDS TO THE CITY OF VICKSBURG OR WARREN COUNTY, AS THE CASE MAY BE, FOR THE AMOUNT OF SUCH REVENUE SHORTFALL FOR EACH SUCH FISCAL YEAR; TO PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF THE REVENUE COLLECTED FROM CERTAIN LICENSE FEES COLLECTED FROM A LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS PART OF A PROJECT UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT SHALL BE USED TEMPORARILY FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 75-76-33, 75-76-67, 75-76-77, 75-76-89 AND 75-76-203, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH ARE SECTIONS OF THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT, FOR THE PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 19-3-79, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER LEGAL ENTITY APPLYING FOR A LICENSE FOR A GAMING ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS PART OF A PROJECT UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 87-1-5, 97-33-1, 97-33-7, 97-33-17, 97-33-25 AND 97-33-27, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE LEGAL GAMING IN A LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS PART OF A PROJECT UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 27-109-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH DEFINES THE TERMS "CRUISE VESSEL" AND "VESSEL" FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES, FOR THE PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 95-3-25, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATES TO VARIOUS FORMS OF ILLEGAL GAMBLING, FOR THE PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 67-1-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "QUALIFIED RESORT AREA" UNDER THE LOCAL OPTION ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 67-1-101, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A PROJECT AS DEFINED UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT SHALL BE A LEISURE AND RECREATION DISTRICT UNDER THE LOCAL OPTION ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAW; TO PROVIDE THAT ANY OWNER OR OPERATOR OF A LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT LICENSED BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2026, THAT MAKES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF AT LEAST $100,000,000.00 SHALL BE ALLOWED A CREDIT AGAINST LICENSE FEES IMPOSED UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT; TO PROVIDE THE TIME PERIOD WITHIN WHICH THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS MUST BE MADE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE AMOUNT OF THE CREDIT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO OMAR TRAVIS OF HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO ASSIST IN PAYING THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATHLETIC STADIUM WITH A MINIMUM COMBINED SEATING AND STANDING CAPACITY OF 40,000 FOR JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY TO HOST THE UNIVERSITY'S SPORTING EVENTS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE THE TERM "PROJECT" UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-129, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT REVENUE COLLECTED FROM CERTAIN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FEES IMPOSED AND LEVIED UNDER SECTION 75-76-183 SHALL BE DEPOSITED INTO THE CITY OF JACKSON DEVELOPMENT FUND CREATED IN THIS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 75-76-183, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO IMPOSE AND LEVY ADDITIONAL FEES FOR A LICENSE TO CONDUCT GAMING AS A LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS PART OF A PROJECT UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION SHALL ESTABLISH A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE LOANS AND GRANTS TO ASSIST WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER FACILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI; TO PROVIDE AN APPLICATION PROCESS FOR ENTITIES THAT DESIRE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM; TO CREATE THE CITY OF JACKSON DEVELOPMENT FUND AS A SPECIAL FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY; TO PROVIDE THAT MONIES IN THE CITY OF JACKSON DEVELOPMENT FUND SHALL BE DISBURSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION, UPON APPROPRIATION BY THE LEGISLATURE, TO PROVIDE LOANS AND GRANTS FOR THE PURPOSES DESCRIBED IN THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT FOR THE FIRST FULL STATE FISCAL YEAR DURING WHICH A LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS PART OF A PROJECT UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT IS OPERATING AND REMITTING LICENSE FEES IMPOSED AND LEVIED UNDER SECTIONS 75-76-177 AND 75-76-195, AND FOR EACH OF THE TWO IMMEDIATELY SUCCEEDING STATE FISCAL YEARS, IF THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF REVENUE DISTRIBUTED TO THE CITY OF VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI, OR WARREN COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE CASE MAY BE, FOR EACH SUCH FISCAL YEAR UNDER SECTION 75-76-197 AND CHAPTER 965, LOCAL AND PRIVATE LAWS OF 1993, IS LESS THAN THE AVERAGE TOTAL AMOUNT OF SUCH REVENUE DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY TO THE CITY OR COUNTY FOR THE FOUR STATE FISCAL YEARS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE FULL STATE FISCAL YEAR DURING WHICH THE LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT BEGAN OPERATING AND REMITTING SUCH LICENSE FEES, THEN THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION SHALL DISBURSE FUNDS TO THE CITY OF VICKSBURG OR WARREN COUNTY, AS THE CASE MAY BE, FOR THE AMOUNT OF SUCH REVENUE SHORTFALL FOR EACH SUCH FISCAL YEAR; TO PROVIDE THAT A PORTION OF THE REVENUE COLLECTED FROM CERTAIN LICENSE FEES COLLECTED FROM A LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS PART OF A PROJECT UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT SHALL BE USED TEMPORARILY FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 75-76-33, 75-76-67, 75-76-77, 75-76-89 AND 75-76-203, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH ARE SECTIONS OF THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT, FOR THE PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 19-3-79, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A PERSON, CORPORATION OR OTHER LEGAL ENTITY APPLYING FOR A LICENSE FOR A GAMING ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS PART OF A PROJECT UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT; TO AMEND SECTIONS 87-1-5, 97-33-1, 97-33-7, 97-33-17, 97-33-25 AND 97-33-27, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE LEGAL GAMING IN A LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT THAT IS PART OF A PROJECT UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 27-109-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH DEFINES THE TERMS "CRUISE VESSEL" AND "VESSEL" FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES, FOR THE PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 95-3-25, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATES TO VARIOUS FORMS OF ILLEGAL GAMBLING, FOR THE PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 67-1-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "QUALIFIED RESORT AREA" UNDER THE LOCAL OPTION ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 67-1-101, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A PROJECT AS DEFINED UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT SHALL BE A LEISURE AND RECREATION DISTRICT UNDER THE LOCAL OPTION ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LAW; TO PROVIDE THAT ANY OWNER OR OPERATOR OF A LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT LICENSED BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2026, THAT MAKES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LICENSED GAMING ESTABLISHMENT IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF AT LEAST $100,000,000.00 SHALL BE ALLOWED A CREDIT AGAINST LICENSE FEES IMPOSED UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING CONTROL ACT; TO PROVIDE THE TIME PERIOD WITHIN WHICH THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS MUST BE MADE; TO PROVIDE FOR THE AMOUNT OF THE CREDIT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE CAPTAIN JUSTIN JAMES WHIPPS CORRECTIONAL SAFETY AND WELLNESS ACT; TO REQUIRE MANDATORY WEAPONS SCREENING OF EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYEE VEHICLES AT STATE AND PRIVATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES; TO REQUIRE MENTAL HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING FOR CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND SUPERVISORY STAFF; TO REDUCE WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AND CONFLICTS AMONG CORRECTIONAL EMPLOYEES; TO PROVIDE ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING MR. JOHN T. GRANT, JR., AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CRICKET CELEBRATION BOWL, AS A HIGHLY RESPECTED BUSINESS LEADER IN ATLANTA AND AS ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL FIGURES IN BLACK COLLEGE ATHLETICS.

A RESOLUTION HONORING THE MISSISSIPPI CHAPTERS OF JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA, INC., FOR ITS EXCEPTIONAL COMMITMENT TO CULTIVATE THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW AND COMMENDING THIS DISTINGUISHED ORGANIZATION OF FAMILIES ON THE OCCASION OF JACK AND JILL OF AMERICA, INC.'S LEGISLATIVE DAY AT THE CAPITOL ON FEBRUARY 16, 2026.

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING JOHN E. HARDY ON HIS EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY OF JACKSON AND THE ENTIRE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND HONORING MR. JIMMY CARR OF EATON AEROSPACE FOR HIS OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICE, EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY OF JACKSON AND THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.

A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING EVAN CARR, OF THE MADISON-RIDGELAND ACADEMY PATRIOTS BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING EFFORTS DURING THE 2025-2026 BASKETBALL SEASON.

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING MS. SHASTA AVERYHARDT FOR HER ELITE ATHLETICISM, PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS AND ENDURING INFLUENCE AS A MEMBER OF THE LADIES PROFESSIONAL GOLF ASSOCIATION AND AS A TRAILBLAZING MEDIA INFLUENCER AND ADVOCATE FOR WOMEN IN SPORTS.