AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE MISSISSIPPI SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION TO CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN A LEVEE SYSTEM ALONG THE YAZOO RIVER, WITHIN YAZOO COUNTY, AND TO PERFORM NECESSARY ACTIVITIES RELATED TO SUCH CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OR TO CEDE SUCH MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 69-27-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATES TO THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE MISSISSIPPI SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION, TO CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 25-15-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE THE REPEALER ON THE STATUTE CREATING THE STATE AND SCHOOL EMPLOYEES INSURANCE FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY AND GOVERNING THE COLLECTION OF PREMIUMS UNDER THE STATE AND SCHOOL EMPLOYEES LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE MISSISSIPPI GRANT AND SUBGRANT ADMINISTRATION TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS ACT OF 2026; TO ESTABLISH THAT THIS ACT SHALL BE CREATED TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS THAT ENHANCE OVERSIGHT, ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN GRANT ADMINISTRATION OF STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS; TO DEFINE RELEVANT TERMS; TO ESTABLISH GRANT PROGRAM PERFORMANCE METRICS AND REQUIREMENTS; TO ESTABLISH GRANT ADMINISTRATION, FINANCIAL REPORTING AND LEADERSHIP DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS; TO CLARIFY WHAT CONSTITUTES PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES FOR THE USAGE OF GRANT FUNDS; TO PROVIDE INFORMATION THAT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO AUDITS OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AND QUASI-PUBLIC ENTITIES; TO REQUIRE THAT REPORTS REQUIRED BY THIS ACT SHALL BE FILED WITHIN 180 DAYS AFTER FISCAL END OF YEAR AND AFTER OSA PERFORMS OR DIRECTS A COMPLIANCE AUDIT; TO AUTHORIZE DFA TO ENFORCE THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE VEHICLE VALUE PROTECTION AGREEMENTS OFFERED IN CONFORMITY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT A VEHICLE VALUE PROTECTION AGREEMENT IS NOT INSURANCE; TO PROVIDE THAT A MOTOR VEHICLE SALE OR EXTENSION OF CREDIT MAY NOT BE CONDITIONED UPON PURCHASE OF A VEHICLE VALUE PROTECTION AGREEMENT; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES TO BE INCLUDED IN A VEHICLE VALUE PROTECTION AGREEMENT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 83-52-1 THROUGH 83-52-15, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATE TO GUARANTEED ASSET PROTECTION WAIVERS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE MISSISSIPPI WHISTLEBLOWER REWARD ACT; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO PROVIDE A WHISTLEBLOWER WHO PROVIDES ORIGINAL INFORMATION AND SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE OF THE THEFT OR MISUSE OF GOVERNMENT FUNDS OR PROPERTY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AUDIT THAT LEADS TO THE SUCCESSFUL RECOVERY OF FUNDS BY THE DEPARTMENT SHALL BE PAID FIFTEEN PERCENT OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE RECOVERY; TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH AMOUNT OF THE PROCEEDS PAID TO THE WHISTLEBLOWER SHALL NOT EXCEED TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS; TO PROVIDE HOW THE POTENTIAL REWARD SHALL BE RECOVERED; TO PROVIDE THAT THE COST INCURRED BY THE DEPARTMENT WITH ANY VENDOR WHOSE SERVICES WERE DEEMED NECESSARY BY THE DEPARTMENT TO FULLY INVESTIGATE SHALL ALSO BE RECOVERED; TO PROVIDE THAT THE IDENTITY OF THE WHISTLEBLOWER SHALL REMAIN CONFIDENTIAL EXCEPT IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT AND THE WHISTLEBLOWER SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM THE MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC RECORDS ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 25-61-12, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 25-9-171 THROUGH 25-9-177, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 83-3-24, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ESTABLISH THE RESPONSE DISTANCE FROM A FIRE STATION THAT MUST BE UTILIZED BY THE MISSISSIPPI STATE RATING BUREAU WHEN GRADING MUNICIPALITIES OR FIRE DISTRICTS FOR FIRE INSURANCE RATING PURPOSES; TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE TO ADOPT RULES AND REGULATIONS REQUIRING THE RATING BUREAU TO CONSIDER ALL SOURCES OF WATER WHEN GRADING FIRE DEPARTMENTS; TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSIONER TO ADOPT RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE SALE OF FIRE TRUCKS; TO AMEND SECTION 83-2-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSIONER TO ADOPT RULES AND REGULATIONS PROHIBITING INSURERS FROM ADJUSTING RATES ABOVE THE BASE RATES DEVELOPED BY THE RATING BUREAU; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TO BE IMPORTED INTO THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SAFE AND EFFECTIVE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS THAT HAVE THE HIGHEST POTENTIAL FOR COST SAVINGS TO THE STATE; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS RELATING TO THE IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS; TO AUTHORIZE AN ELIGIBLE IMPORTER TO IMPORT A PRESCRIPTION DRUG INTO THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI FROM AN ELIGIBLE EXPORTER IF THE DRUG MEETS THE UNITED STATES FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION'S STANDARDS RELATED TO SAFETY, EFFECTIVENESS, MISBRANDING, AND ADULTERATION, AND IF IMPORTING THE DRUG WOULD NOT VIOLATE THE PATENT LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES; TO PROVIDE THAT AN ELIGIBLE EXPORTER IS EITHER AN INTERNATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR, A NONRESIDENT PRESCRIPTION DRUG MANUFACTURER, OR AN INTERNATIONAL EXPORT PHARMACY; TO PROVIDE THAT AN ELIGIBLE IMPORTER IS EITHER A WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR, A LICENSED PHARMACIST, OR A PHARMACY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 25-43-3.103, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THAT THE NOTICE OF A STATE AGENCY'S PROPOSED RULE ADOPTION INCLUDE HOW MUCH THE PROPOSED RULE WILL COST THE STATE; TO REQUIRE THAT A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE ADOPTION BE PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE IF THE ESTIMATED COST OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS $200,000.00 OR MORE PER YEAR OR $600,000.00 OR MORE OVER THREE YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 25-43-3.105, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THAT A SUMMARY OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT STATEMENT AND THE PROPOSED RULE SHALL BE FORWARDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATURE AT NO COST TO THE MEMBER IF THE ESTIMATED COST OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS $200,000.00 OR MORE PER YEAR OR $600,000.00 OR MORE OVER THREE YEARS; TO AUTHORIZE THE LEGISLATURE TO REVIEW, MAKE OBJECTIONS TO, AND MAKE WRITTEN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHANGES TO A PROPOSED RULE; TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH A RULE WILL NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE UNLESS APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR; TO AMEND SECTION 25-43-3.106, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE AGENCY TO CONSIDER ANY OBJECTION OR RECOMMENDATION MADE BY THE LEGISLATURE BEFORE A PROPOSED RULE IS ADOPTED; TO AMEND SECTION 25-43-3.110, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE AGENCY TO INCLUDE THE GOVERNOR'S APPROVAL OR OBJECTION TO THE RULE IN THE RULE-MAKING RECORD; TO AMEND SECTION 25-43-3.111, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A RULE IS INVALID UNLESS ADOPTED IN SUBSTANTIAL COMPLIANCE WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT AS IT EXISTED ON THE DATE THAT THE RULE WAS ADOPTED; TO AMEND SECTIONS 25-43-3.112 AND 25-43-3.113, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 31-7-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE PUBLIC PURCHASING LAW TO PROVIDE THAT PURCHASES THAT DO NOT INVOLVE AN EXPENDITURE OF MORE THAN $15,000.00 MAY BE MADE WITHOUT ADVERTISING OR OTHERWISE REQUESTING COMPETITIVE BIDS; TO REVISE THE REVERSE AUCTION METHOD FOR RECEIVING BIDS TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN AGENCIES AND GOVERNING AUTHORITIES; TO PROVIDE THAT IF AN AGENCY DETERMINES THAT A REVERSE AUCTION IS NOT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE AGENCY, THEN THAT DETERMINATION MUST BE APPROVED BY THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT REVIEW BOARD; TO PROVIDE THAT IF A GOVERNING AUTHORITY DETERMINES THAT A REVERSE AUCTION IS NOT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY, THEN THAT DETERMINATION MUST BE APPROVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE GOVERNING AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE AGENCY AND GOVERNING AUTHORITY MUST SUBMIT AN EXPLANATION AS TO WHY A REVERSE AUCTION IS NOT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE AGENCY OR GOVERNING AUTHORITY; TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION FROM COMPLYING WITH CERTAIN FEDERAL PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES WHEN FEDERAL LAW PROVIDES FOR SUCH AN EXEMPTION; TO EXEMPT THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FOR THE MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY SAFETY PATROL PURCHASES MADE THROUGH COUNTY GROUP PURCHASE CONTRACTS, AND VEHICLES PURCHASED FROM OTHER STATE'S PURCHASING SCHEDULES AS APPROVED BY THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FROM BIDDING REQUIREMENTS; TO REQUIRE THE MISSISSIPPI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO IMPLEMENT A PROCESS TO CREATE A PREFERRED VENDER LIST FOR DISASTER CLEAN UP; TO AMEND SECTIONS 31-3-1, 31-5-37 AND 31-5-51, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 31-7-40, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE COUNTIES TO PARTICIPATE IN A GROUP PURCHASING PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN PURCHASES; TO AMEND SECTION 31-7-103, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE COMPETITIVE PURCHASING THRESHOLD FOR CERTAIN COUNTY PURCHASES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 31-7-119, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

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.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-77, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE BUREAU OF FLEET MANAGEMENT TO CONDUCT AN ANNUAL UTILIZATION REVIEW OF ALL STATE-OWNED VEHICLES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO TEST NATURAL GAS PIPING SYSTEMS IN THEIR FACILITIES; TO CREATE THE DUTY TO PRESSURE TEST; TO PRESCRIBE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TEST; TO REQUIRE WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE TEST TO SUPPLIERS; TO PROVIDE FOR DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; TO REQUIRE SCHOOLS TO REPORT GAS LEAKAGE TO SCHOOL BOARDS; TO ALLOW FOR THE PROMULGATION OF RULES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-57-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT THE STATE REGISTRAR OF VITAL RECORDS FROM CHANGING THE SEX ON A BIRTH CERTIFICATE UNLESS IT IS CLEARLY AN ERROR THAT IS VERIFIED BY MEDICAL RECORDS FROM THE TIME OF BIRTH OR BY A PHYSICIAN WHO CONFIRMS THAT AT THE TIME OF BIRTH, THE SEX OF THE CHILD WAS NOT WHAT IS SHOWN ON THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 63-33-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROHIBIT TEXTING WHILE DRIVING; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 25-1-77, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO IDENTIFY UNDERUTILIZED STATE VEHICLES ON AGENCY INVENTORIES; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO IDENTIFY STATE EMPLOYEES WHO USE PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES IN THEIR OFFICIAL CAPACITY AND CHARGE MORE THAN $15,000.00 IN TRAVEL MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT IN THE MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR; TO AMEND SECTION 25-53-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO GRANT THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES CERTAIN POWERS RELATED TO THE OVERSIGHT OF AGENCY PROCUREMENT OF CELLULAR SERVICES AND THE APPROVAL AND OVERSIGHT OF SECURITY PROTOCOLS FOR ELECTRONIC PAYMENT SYSTEMS USED BY STATE AGENCIES; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 25-53-125.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES TO COLLECT CERTAIN INFORMATION ON CELLULAR COMMUNICATION PLANS USED BY STATE AGENCIES; TO AMEND SECTION 27-65-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE DISCOUNTS ALLOWED TO VENDORS WHO PAY THEIR SALES TAXES ON TIME; TO AMEND SECTIONS 27-104-7 AND 29-5-2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO ESTABLISH SHARED OFFICE SPACE AND SHARED SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CERTAIN DESIGNATED AGENCIES; TO AMEND SECTION 27-104-33, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION TO COOPERATE WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES FOR DATA SECURITY CONCERNS; TO AMEND SECTION 35-7-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI VETERANS' HOME PURCHASE BOARD AND TO REQUIRE ETHICS TRAINING FOR CONFIRMED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 35-7-25, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THAT THE MISSISSIPPI VETERANS' HOME PURCHASE BOARD SET ITS INTEREST RATES CONSISTENTLY BETWEEN ONE AND TWO PERCENT BELOW MARKET RATES; TO AMEND SECTION 35-7-45, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE A 2% ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE ALLOWANCE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE VETERANS' HOME PURCHASE BOARD REVOLVING FUND IN CONFORMITY WITH OTHER PROVISIONS OF LAW; TO REQUIRE THE PEER COMMITTEE TO PREPARE A REPORT ON CERTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT IMPLEMENTATION OF EFFICIENCY MEASURES; TO AMEND SECTION 37-3-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO AID SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN CREATING TECHNOLOGY AND DISASTER RECOVERY PLANS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP A PLAN TEMPLATE AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS FOR TECHNOLOGY STAFF DEVELOPING SUCH PLANS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT CERTAIN SURVEYS RELATED TO TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AT LEAST EVERY TWO YEARS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-13-137, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP GUIDANCE FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY IN NUTRITION PROGRAMS; TO AMEND SECTION 37-28-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ESTABLISH STAGGERED TERMS OF OFFICE FOR THE MISSISSIPPI CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZER BOARD; TO AMEND SECTION 37-28-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE MISSISSIPPI CHARTER SCHOOL AUTHORIZER BOARD MAY RECEIVE UP TO 3% OF ANNUAL PER-PUPIL ALLOCATIONS RECEIVED BY A CHARTER SCHOOL FROM STATE AND LOCAL FUNDS FOR EACH CHARTER SCHOOL IT AUTHORIZES; TO AMEND SECTION 37-37-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO ANNUALLY REVIEW ITS ACCOUNTING MANUAL TO DETERMINE WHETHER REVISIONS WOULD IMPROVE DETAIL, CLARITY AND ACCURACY OF SCHOOL DISTRICT REVENUES AND EXPENSES; TO AMEND SECTION 37-41-13, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP GUIDANCE FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AND REDUCE COSTS RELATED TO BUS ROUTES; TO AMEND SECTION 37-151-211, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE ENROLLMENT FIGURES USED IN THE PRO RATA LOCAL AD VALOREM TAX CALCULATION; TO AMEND SECTION 47-5-579, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE PROGRAM WITHHOLDINGS FROM PARTICIPANTS OF THE PRISON INDUSTRIES CORPORATION'S WORK INITIATIVE PROGRAM TO BE CALCULATED BASED ON PARTICIPANT WAGES AFTER MANDATORY DEDUCTIONS; TO REQUIRE ACCOUNTING OF ANY DEPENDENT SUPPORT PAYMENTS, FINES, RESTITUTIONS, FEES OR COSTS AS ORDERED BY THE COURT BE REPORTED FOR EACH WORK INITIATIVE PARTICIPANT; TO REQUIRE THAT THE REMAINING SENTENCE LENGTH OF WORK INITIATIVE PARTICIPANTS BE COLLECTED, MAINTAINED AND REPORTED; TO REQUIRE THAT A FINANCIAL ACCOUNT CREATION DATE FOR WORK PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS BE COLLECTED AND MAINTAINED; TO AMEND SECTION 73-9-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS FOR DENTAL HYGIENISTS PRACTICING UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION; TO AUTHORIZE GENERAL SUPERVISION PRACTICE FOR NON-INVASIVE ROUTINE SERVICES IN LICENSED NURSING HOMES, INSTITUTIONS FOR THE AGED OR INFIRM, AND CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 35-7-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO REPEAL SECTIONS 57-89-1, 57-89-3, 57-89-7 AND 57-89-51, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.