AN ACT TO DIRECT THE GOVERNOR TO SELECT A PRIVATE AUDITOR TO PERFORM AN AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND THE DIVISION OF MEDICAID TO DETERMINE THE AGENCIES' COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAW REGARDING WELFARE ELIGIBILITY AND FRAUD PREVENTION; TO REQUIRE THE PRIVATE AUDITOR TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, AND SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DETAILING THE FINDINGS OF THE AUDIT REQUIRED BY THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE GOVERNOR TO SELECT A PRIVATE AUDITOR TO PERFORM AN AUDIT OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE TO DETERMINE THE AGENCIES' COMPLIANCE WITH CERTAIN LAWS; TO REQUIRE THE PRIVATE AUDITOR TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, AND SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DETAILING THE FINDINGS OF THE AUDIT REQUIRED BY THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 97-3-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT THE MANUFACTURE OR MAIL ORDER IN THIS STATE OF MEDICINES THAT CAUSE ANY ABORTION THAT IS PROHIBITED BY THE LAWS OF THIS STATE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE CRIME OF ABORTION TRAFFICKING; TO PROHIBIT ANY PERSON FROM TRANSPORTING A PREGNANT UNEMANCIPATED MINOR ACROSS STATE LINES FOR AN ABORTION WITH THE CONSENT OF THE MINOR'S PARENT OR GUARDIAN; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH OR RECOGNIZE ANY MANDATES, ORDERS, LAWS, DECREES OR DIRECTIVES HANDED DOWN BY ANY ENTITY THAT IS NOT A STATE OR FEDERALLY ELECTED OFFICIAL OR BODY OR A UNITED STATES CITIZEN APPOINTED BY A STATE OR FEDERALLY ELECTED OFFICIAL OR BODY, UNLESS PASSED AS LEGISLATION BY THE MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATORS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-111, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXEMPT FROM SALES TAXATION SALES OF TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY OR SERVICES TO A CHURCH THAT IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION UNDER THE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR USE SOLELY IN THE PROPAGATION OF ITS CREED OR CARRYING ON ITS CUSTOMARY NONPROFIT RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 73-15-5 AND 73-15-20, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIVES TO PRACTICE AS AN ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE WITHOUT HAVING A WRITTEN COLLABORATIVE/CONSULTATIVE RELATIONSHIP AGREEMENT WITH A PHYSICIAN OR HAVING AN AGREEMENT WITH A PHYSICIAN REGARDING THE PROTOCOL OR PRACTICE GUIDELINES OF THE CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIFE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING FOR THE PURPOSE OF IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RENOVATIONS OF CERTAIN FACILITIES AND CAMPUS SAFETY PROJECTS AT JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 5-3-57, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND EXPENDITURE REVIEW TO EVALUATE AND MONITOR ALL CONTRACTS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS THAT ARE FULLY OR PARTIALLY FUNDED WITH TAX DOLLARS TO ENSURE MINORITY CONTRACTOR PARTICIPATION IS FAIR AND EQUITABLE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE "MISSISSIPPI MINIMUM WAGE LAW"; TO ESTABLISH THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE AT $10.00 PER HOUR; TO PROVIDE THAT EMPLOYERS WITH TIPPED EMPLOYEES ARE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENT TO PAY THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE; TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR EMPLOYEES ENTITLED TO OVERTIME PAY; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 7-7-204, 17-1-51, 23-15-239, 25-3-40, 37-7-307, 57-34-5, 85-3-4, 97-3-54.4 AND 99-19-20, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 97-17-71, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING THE SALE OF COPPER MATERIALS TO A SCRAP METAL DEALER UNLESS THE SELLER IS A LICENSED PLUMBER, ELECTRICIAN, CONTRACTOR OR HOLDER OF A CERTIFICATE OF RESPONSIBILITY OR DEMOLITION PERMIT; TO REQUIRE A SCRAP METAL DEALER TO MAINTAIN A SCANNED COPY OF A SELLER'S APPROPRIATE LICENSE, CERTIFICATE OF RESPONSIBILITY OR PERMIT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 97-17-71.2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH GOVERNS THE SALE OF AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR COILS AND CONDITIONERS TO SCRAP METAL DEALERS, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF STATE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ASSIST THE CITY OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI, IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACQUISITION, REMOVAL AND DEMOLITION OF DILAPIDATED AND BLIGHTED PROPERTIES LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO CERTAIN STATE GROUNDS AND LANDS AND SUCH PROPERTIES LOCATED WITHIN OR IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE FARISH STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE "LAND BANK ACT" TO FACILITATE THE CONVERSION OF VACANT, ABANDONED OR LAND STRUCK OFF TO THE STATE INTO PRODUCTIVE USE; TO AUTHORIZE THE CREATION OF MUNICIPAL AND COUNTY LAND BANK AUTHORITIES AND TO AUTHORIZE COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES TO CREATE JOINT LAND BANK AUTHORITIES; TO PROVIDE THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF SUCH AUTHORITIES; TO AUTHORIZE SUCH AUTHORITIES TO ACQUIRE AND DISPOSE OF PROPERTY; TO PROVIDE AN EXPEDITED PROCEDURE TO CONFIRM AND QUIET TITLE TO PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY SUCH AUTHORITIES; TO AUTHORIZE AUTHORITIES CREATED UNDER THIS ACT TO ENTER INTO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES; TO AUTHORIZE COUNTIES AND MUNICIPALITIES TO CREATE LOCAL LAND BANK AUTHORITIES TO BORROW MONEY AND ISSUE BONDS AND NOTES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A FUNERAL SERVICES PROVIDER TO OBTAIN CERTAIN INFORMATION REGARDING A DECEASED PERSON'S LIFE INSURANCE; TO REQUIRE SUCH INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS OF RECEIPT OF REQUEST; TO AMEND SECTION 73-11-57, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PRECEDING SECTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE REMOVAL OF SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS FOR MALFEASANCE, MISFEASANCE OR NONFEASANCE IN OFFICE OR FOR OTHER JUST CAUSE, INCLUDING, NEGLECT TO PERFORM OFFICIAL DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONDUCT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS, BREACH OF PUBLIC TRUST OR ABUSE OF AUTHORITY; TO REQUIRE THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD TO MAKE AN OFFICIAL RECOMMENDATION FOR REMOVAL TO THE APPROPRIATE LOCAL GOVERNING AUTHORITY; TO PRESCRIBE THE MANNER FOR NOTICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS PROVIDED TO THE ACCUSED SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER RECOMMENDED FOR REMOVAL; TO PROVIDE THAT THE LOCAL GOVERNING AUTHORITY SHALL ACT AS THE REVIEWING BODY WHICH SHALL VOTE UPON ITS FINDINGS UPON THE CONCLUSION OF THE HEARING; TO PROVIDE THAT THE REMOVAL OR NONREMOVAL OF AN ACCUSED SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER SHALL REQUIRE A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE LOCAL GOVERNING AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE AN APPEALS PROCESS FOR AN AGGRIEVED PARTY; TO AMEND SECTION 37-6-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM FROM ATTENDING MEETINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD MAY CONSTITUTE GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL FOR NEGLECT TO PERFORM OFFICIAL DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONDUCT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.