Professional engineering firms; prohibit from including markups when assessing fees and costs for municipal services performed by.
This bill prohibits professional engineering firms from adding markups (extra charges for overhead, profit, or indirect costs) to fees billed to Mississippi municipalities for services. It requires firms to charge only the direct cost of work performed, banning any additional percentages or fixed amounts. The law applies to all engineering services provided to cities, towns, or other local governments within Mississippi. It would take effect on July 1, 2026, if passed.
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Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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Referred To Business and Commerce
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Tracey Rosebud
DDemocratic
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