Department of Archives and History; revise board of trustees of.

HB 1197 restructures the membership of Mississippi's Department of Archives and History Board of Trustees, effective July 1, 2026. It changes the board from nine appointed members to a new structure: eight members (two from each of Mississippi's four congressional districts as of July 2026) plus one statewide appointee, all appointed by the Governor with Senate approval. Initial appointments will have staggered terms (1-5 years), with future members serving six-year terms. The bill does not alter the department's duties or funding, only the board's composition and appointment process. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and was never enacted.