AN ACT TO ENACT THE MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL GUARD TRICARE PREMIUM REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM TO REIMBURSE MEMBERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL GUARD FOR THE COST OF PREMIUMS FOR TRICARE RESERVE SELECT HEALTH CARE PLANS; TO STATE THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA; TO PROVIDE THAT ELIGIBLE MEMBERS SHALL RECEIVE A REIMBURSEMENT FOR ELIGIBLE TRICARE RESERVE SELECT PREMIUMS PAID AT THE CURRENT TRICARE RESERVE SELECT PREMIUM RATE; TO REQUIRE THE ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL GUARD TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE THAT THE FUNDS FOR THIS PROGRAM SHALL BE SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION BY THE LEGISLATURE; TO REQUIRE AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ENACT THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS DISASTER RECOVERY EMERGENCY LOAN PROGRAM ACT; TO DEFINE TERMS; TO ESTABLISH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT DISASTER RECOVERY EMERGENCY LOAN PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE MISSISSIPPI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN RECOVERING FROM CERTAIN FEDERALLY DECLARED DISASTERS BY ISSUING LOANS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS; TO PROVIDE THAT NO LOAN SHALL BE ISSUED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THIS ACT AFTER A CERTAIN DATE; TO SET FORTH THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE MISSISSIPPI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY IN ADMINISTERING THIS ACT; TO ALLOW THE MISSISSIPPI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO AUTHORIZE AN ADMINISTRATOR TO CARRY OUT ANY OR ALL OF THE POWERS AND DUTIES ENUMERATED IN THIS ACT; TO EXEMPT THE MISSISSIPPI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY FROM ANY REQUIREMENT THAT THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT REVIEW BOARD APPROVE ANY PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACTS OR PRE-APPROVE ANY SOLICITATION OF SUCH CONTRACTS FOR PURPOSES OF THIS ACT; TO CREATE A SPECIAL FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY TO BE DESIGNATED AS THE "LOCAL GOVERNMENTS DISASTER RECOVERY EMERGENCY LOAN FUND"; TO REQUIRE EACH RECIPIENT OF A LOAN UNDER THE PROGRAM TO ESTABLISH A DEDICATED SOURCE OF REVENUE FOR REPAYMENT OF THE LOAN IN THE EVENT THAT THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY DECLINES TO REIMBURSE AN EXPENDITURE FOR WHICH LOAN PROCEEDS WERE USED; TO PROVIDE THAT THE EXECUTED LOAN AGREEMENT WILL OBLIGATE THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO REPAY THE PROCEEDS OF THE LOAN IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIPT OF REIMBURSEMENTS FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE LOAN AGREEMENT SHALL PROVIDE FOR THE REPAYMENT OF ALL FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE EMERGENCY FUND WITHIN NOT MORE THAN TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE THAT THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY DECLINED TO REIMBURSE FOR AN EXPENDITURE FOR WHICH LOAN PROCEEDS WERE USED; TO REQUIRE A RECIPIENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO PLEDGE ITS SALES TAX REVENUE DISTRIBUTION OR ITS HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION ANNUAL TAX LOSS REIMBURSEMENT, AS THE CASE MAY BE, TO MEET THE REPAYMENT SCHEDULE CONTAINED IN THE LOAN AGREEMENT IN THE EVENT THAT THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY DECLINES TO REIMBURSE AN EXPENDITURE FOR WHICH LOAN PROCEEDS WERE USED; TO AMEND SECTION 27-104-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT ANY PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS ENTERED INTO BY THE MISSISSIPPI EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY UNDER THIS ACT ARE EXEMPT FROM APPROVAL BY THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT REVIEW BOARD; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-13-115, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY TO INCLUDE THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ENTITLED TO BENEFITS UNDER THE FEDERAL PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT OF 2010 (ACA), AS AMENDED; TO AMEND SECTION 43-13-117, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCLUDE ESSENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID UNDER THE FEDERAL PATIENT PROTECTION AND AFFORDABLE CARE ACT OF 2010 (ACA), AS AMENDED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE "MISSISSIPPI LAND BANK ACT" TO PROMOTE RETURNING BLIGHTED OR ABANDONED PROPERTIES TO COMMERCE THROUGH THE CREATION OF LAND BANKS BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, ACTING INDIVIDUALLY OR COOPERATIVELY WITH OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF LAND BANKS; TO AUTHORIZE LAND BANKS TO ACQUIRE, DEVELOP, AND DISPOSE OF PROPERTY; TO AUTHORIZE LAND BANKS TO PERFORM RELATED FUNCTIONS, SUCH AS MANAGING PROPERTY OWNED BY THE LAND BANK, QUIETING AND CONFIRMING TITLE TO PROPERTY, ESTABLISHING REDEVELOPMENT AND FINANCING STRUCTURES (INCLUDING THOSE TO FACILITATE TAX CREDITS AND SUBSIDIARY ENTITIES), FINANCING REDEVELOPMENT, ISSUING BONDS, AND ACCEPTING TAX FORFEITED PROPERTIES FROM THE SECRETARY OF STATE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE MISSISSIPPI COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE TO ADOPT REASONABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE INSURANCE ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SIEAP) WITHIN THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO OFFER FREE, UNBIASED ASSISTANCE WITH HEALTH INSURANCE CHOICES, APPLICATIONS, BENEFITS AND COMPARING PLANS TO ENSURE ACCESS TO NECESSARY CARE THROUGH PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE; TO DIRECT THE DIVISION OF MEDICAID TO SIMPLIFY RENEWAL AND VERIFICATION PROCEDURES; TO DIRECT THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO DEVELOP A COUNTY-BY-COUNTY UNINSURED DATA REPORT TO IDENTIFY AREAS WITH THE GREATEST HEALTH INSURANCE NEED; TO DIRECT THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE MISSISSIPPI EMPLOYERS TO PARTICIPATE IN EXISTING INSURANCE PROGRAMS THROUGH INCENTIVES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-13-116, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 9-27-5, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE THE TERM "COURT" OR "MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT COURT"; TO AMEND SECTION 9-27-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDING JUDGE OF ANY CIRCUIT, COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL COURT TO ESTABLISH A MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT COURT; TO AUTHORIZE A MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT COURT TO OPERATE WITHIN AN EXISTING COURT OR INTERVENTION COURT; TO PROVIDE THAT SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION BY THE LEGISLATURE A MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT COURT SHALL OPERATE USING A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM; TO AMEND SECTION 9-27-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF A MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT COURT; TO AMEND SECTION 9-27-19, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE COURT TO IMPOSE SANCTION OR TERMINATE THE PARTICIPATION OF THE OFFENDER AND REFER THE CASE TO THE COURT OF ORIGIN TO RESUME CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS IF THE PARTICIPANT FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF A MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT COURT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 9-27-1, 9-27-3, 9-27-9, 9-27-13, 9-27-15, 9-27-17 AND 9-27-21, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH ARE THE REMAINING PROVISION WITHIN CHAPTER 27 OF TITLE 9, FOR POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF MU XI CHAPTER OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY ON THE CAMPUS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI.

A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING COMMANDER DESMOND WALKER OF HOLLANDALE, MISSISSIPPI, UPON HIS RECEIPT OF THE 45TH ANNUAL VICE ADMIRAL JAMES BOND STOCKDALE LEADERSHIP AWARD.

A RESOLUTION PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MISSISSIPPI BUSINESSMAN AND HUMANITARIAN ROBERT H. "BOB" DUNLAP OF BATESVILLE, MISSISSIPPI, AND EXTENDING THE SYMPATHY OF THE SENATE.

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE SOUTH PANOLA HIGH SCHOOL TIGERS JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERS FOR WINNING THEIR FIRST UCA NATIONAL CHEER CHAMPIONSHIP.

A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING FORMER STATE SENATOR ROBERT (BOBBY) CHAMBERLIN UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS INVESTITURE AS JUDGE OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI.

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM ON WINNING THE NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NJCAA) REGION 23 CHAMPIONSHIP AND FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING 2025-2026 SEASON.

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE RANGERS WOMEN'S SOCCER TEAM FOR CAPTURING BACK-TO-BACK NATIONAL JUNIOR COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NJCAA) CHAMPIONSHIPS AND EARNING THE HIGHEST TEAM GPA IN THE NATION.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE CITY OF CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PURCHASE OF MAINTENANCE VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING JAVARIUS SMITH OF MADISON S. PALMER HIGH SCHOOL IN MARKS, MISSISSIPPI, FOR WINNING BACK-TO-BACK 2A STATE MHSAA WEIGHTLIFTING CHAMPIONSHIPS.