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 37-13-56, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT, BEGINNING IN THE 2027-2028 SCHOOL YEAR, EVERY PUBLIC AND CHARTER SCHOOL WITHIN THE STATE SHALL TEACH CIVICS COURSES STARTING IN THE 8TH GRADE AND BEFORE THE COMPLETION OF 12TH GRADE; TO PROVIDE THE AIM AND CONTENT OF SUCH COURSES; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL PRESCRIBE THE COURSE OF STUDY AND SHALL UPDATE COURSE STANDARDS TO ALIGN WITH CURRENT CIVICS SCHOLARSHIP; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 33-11-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE ADJUTANT GENERAL TO MAKE CONVEYANCES OF REAL PROPERTY ON BEHALF OF THE STATE TO ANY COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF A NONPROFIT ENTITY THAT IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE MISSISSIPPI MILITARY DEPARTMENT OR THE BEST INTEREST OF VETERANS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES FROM PROVIDING ANY POLITICAL CANDIDATE AN OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE PUBLIC DURING COURT TERMS; TO AMEND SECTION 23-15-973, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT CIRCUIT JUDGES FROM ALLOWING ANY POLITICAL CANDIDATE TO ADDRESS THE PUBLIC DURING COURT TERMS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 25-34-41, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE COMMISSIONS FOR PERSONS WHO ARE RESIDENTS OF ANOTHER STATE WHO RESIDE WITHIN FIFTEEN MILES OF THE BORDER OF MISSISSIPPI; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 5-8-3 AND 5-8-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE REGISTERED LOBBYISTS TO INCLUDE IN ANNUAL REGISTRATION STATEMENTS WHETHER THE LOBBYIST'S CLIENT IS A FOREIGN PRINCIPAL OF A FOREIGN ADVERSARY AND TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A "DISABLED VETERAN AND DEPENDENTS PATRIOT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM" TO PROVIDE TUITION AND FEE WAIVERS FOR ELIGIBLE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ATTEND MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES; TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS; TO PROVIDE CRITERIA FOR CONTINUING ELIGIBILITY AND FOR THE MAXIMUM DURATION OF THE WAIVER; TO PROVIDE FOR PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AND THE ADJUTANT GENERAL; TO AMEND SECTION 37-106-41, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM PROVISIONS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN OF PRISONERS OF WAR OR MIA/S IN SOUTHEAST ASIA; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 33-1-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OR AUTHORIZED DAYS OF PAID ANNUAL MILITARY LEAVE FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES WHO ARE ALSO MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE STATE AGENCIES AND DIVISIONS THEREOF TO ENTER INTO INTERGOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT AGREEMENTS WITH MILITARY BRANCHES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI VETERANS SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE PROGRAM; TO DESCRIBE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE BOARD IN MAINTAINING THE PROGRAM; TO REQUIRE THE STATE VETERANS AFFAIRS BOARD TO CREATE A PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PROGRAM; TO OUTLINE CRITERIA THE PLAN MUST MEET; TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO COMPLETE THE PLAN AND MAKE IT PUBLICLY AVAILABLE BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2026; TO REQUIRE THE BOARD TO PERIODICALLY UPDATE THE PLAN AND MAKE SUCH UPDATES PUBLICLY AVAILABLE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 49-7-153, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS TO ISSUE A RESIDENT LIFETIME SPORTSMAN HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE TO FULL-TIME MEMBERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL GUARD AT NO CHARGE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-106-41, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING TO ESTABLISH A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FUNDED BY LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION UNDER WHICH CERTAIN VETERANS SHALL RECEIVE FREE TUITION AT STATE-SUPPORTED UNIVERSITIES AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES BASED ON ONE MONTH FREE TUITION FOR EACH MONTH SERVED DURING A QUALIFYING PERIOD; TO ESTABLISH THE COMBAT VETERAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
AN ACT TO CREATE NEW SECTION 43-17-41, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES SHALL SET ASIDE A CERTAIN AMOUNT OF THE MONIES RECEIVED BY THE STATE UNDER THE FEDERAL TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES BLOCK GRANT DURING EACH FISCAL YEAR TO FUND GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SPECIFICALLY WORKING WITH MILITARY OR FIRST RESPONDER FAMILIES, OR BOTH, TO PROVIDE MARRIAGE COUNSELING, PREPARATION AND SUPPORT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-17-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PRECEDING PROVISION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE RECOGNITION AND THANKS OF THE MISSISSIPPI SENATE TO ANN ALEXANDER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FRIENDS OF MISSISSIPPI VETERANS, FOR HER TIRELESS DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO THE VETERANS OF MISSISSIPPI AND HER LASTING IMPACT ON THE VETERANS IN OUR STATE.