This bill restores the right to vote to Karen Smith of Yazoo County, Mississippi, who had previously been disqualified due to a 2011 embezzlement conviction. The legislation states that Smith has served her ten-year probation sentence and has since behaved as a law-abiding citizen. Once enacted, the act immediately reinstates her suffrage rights without requiring additional conditions or waiting periods. This measure directly affects only the specific individual named in the bill and does not alter voting laws for the general public.
This House Resolution honors Confederate Memorial Day and commemorates the lives of Mississippians who served during the American Civil War. It encourages citizens to reflect on the history and lessons of that era while promoting unity and understanding among all people in the state. The resolution also directs state buildings to display the 1894 Mississippi State Flag during observances as a symbol of remembrance. This measure is a commemorative resolution that does not create new laws or alter existing policies.
This bill directs the City of Laurel, Mississippi, to stop using certain tax revenues and bond proceeds to fund construction and improvements at the South Mississippi Fairground. Instead, these funds will be allocated to recreation facilities within the city that are open to the general public. The legislation establishes a 2% tax on hotel/motel room rentals and restaurant sales, with at least one-third of the collected revenue required to be shared with the Fair Commission for fairground projects. The city government retains authority to manage and spend the remaining funds on public recreation projects, while still following state public purchasing and bidding laws.
This bill authorizes Jackson County, Mississippi, to establish a public improvement district that can levy a retail assessment on businesses within the district. The district would be created to fund projects connected to private developments of at least $70 million, with the retail assessment capped at one percent of gross sales and certain retail food sales. Businesses in the district would collect this assessment from customers at the point of sale, and the funds would be used for project costs, debt service, or reimbursing developers under agreements lasting up to 30 years. Before the assessment can be imposed, an election must be held, and the district must maintain separate accounts with annual audits to ensure proper financial management.
This bill authorizes the Town of Ackerman, Mississippi to levy a 2% tax on restaurant sales to fund tourism and parks and recreation projects. The tax would apply to businesses selling prepared food and beverages within the town limits, excluding facilities like schools and hospitals. Before the tax can take effect, the town must hold a public election where at least 60% of voters must approve the measure. If approved, the tax revenue must be kept in a separate special fund and used only for the stated purposes, with annual audits to ensure proper accounting. The law would expire on July 1, 2030, if not renewed.
This Mississippi joint resolution provides a backup plan for Senate district lines if the U.S. Supreme Court rules against the state's current redistricting plan in a pending voting rights case. If such a ruling occurs, the resolution would replace the 2025 Senate district map with the 2022 version, which includes two new districts designed to address Voting Rights Act concerns. The bill directly affects Mississippi voters by determining which legislative districts they belong to and which candidates they can elect. It does not change any districts at this time but establishes a contingency plan for future court decisions.
This Mississippi House Resolution directs state officials to develop a plan for selling or leasing certain state-owned land near Jackson State University to fund a new 30,000-seat stadium and support local economic growth. The resolution requires the Department of Finance and Administration to consult with relevant university and medical center boards to create a master plan for the property, with a report due by January 1, 2027. It mandates that Jackson State University secure at least $50 million in private funding before the stadium can proceed and allows the university to lease naming rights for up to 20 years. The resolution also appropriates $400,000 to help cover the costs of developing the required report.
SB 2930 extends the expiration date for a 1% tax on restaurant sales (beverages and prepared food) in Southaven, Mississippi. This tax, originally authorized to fund tourism and parks initiatives, was set to expire but is now extended under the same rules. The bill does not change the tax rate, collection method, or voter approval requirements (which still require a 60%+ vote in a local election). It directly affects restaurants operating within Southaven that collect this tax from customers. The extension applies to the existing tax structure, not a new policy.
SB 2928 allows Lamar County's Board of Supervisors to convert the county's part-time prosecuting attorney position into a full-time elected role during the attorney's term. The attorney would receive additional compensation equal to 90% of the Lamar County and Youth Court Judge's annual salary, which would be the sole salary paid by the county. This change takes effect immediately upon the bill's passage and replaces any conflicting salary provisions under existing law. The bill directly affects Lamar County's prosecuting attorney and the county government's compensation structure.
SB 2932 extends the expiration date for a Noxubee County law allowing fees on misdemeanor convictions and civil cases. The law currently requires $50 fees for implied consent violations and $25 fees for other misdemeanors or civil filings, with proceeds funding the "Noxubee County Capital Improvements Fund." This bill delays when the fee authority would automatically end, keeping the system in place longer. It directly affects residents facing misdemeanor charges or filing civil cases in Noxubee County Justice Court.
HB 1839 authorizes the City of Natchez and Adams County to annually contribute funds to Natchez, Inc., a nonprofit focused on economic development. Specifically, the city must contribute at least $100,000 per year, and Adams County must contribute at least $165,000 per year. These contributions are intended to support the nonprofit's economic development activities in the region. The bill expires on July 1, 2030, and takes effect immediately upon passage.
HB 1855 extends the expiration date for a 3% hotel and motel tax in Laurel, Mississippi, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2036. The tax applies to room rentals at hotels, motels, and similar accommodations (including Airbnb) within Laurel, with proceeds collected by the state and paid to the city. Funds must be used exclusively for tourism promotion - such as marketing, facility improvements, and public safety - held in a dedicated special account, not general city funds. The bill requires a voter referendum before implementation and mandates annual audits to ensure proper use of the revenue.
