Mississippi Department of Labor; create.

HB 464 creates the Mississippi Department of Labor, replacing the existing Department of Employment Security. It transfers all duties, powers, and funds from the old department to the new one, which will operate through five offices: Employment Security, Job Development and Training, Industry Service and Start-up Training, Employee Relations and Job Discrimination, and Disabled Employee Assistance. The bill establishes the Commissioner of Labor as an elected statewide official (starting in 2027), sets their salary, and requires the department to coordinate workforce development, job training programs, and labor-management services. This bill directly affects state workers, employers seeking workforce programs, and Mississippi residents accessing employment and labor services.