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died · Mississippi · Senate Jul 16, 2026

SB 2002: Youth Court; reenact and amend repeal dates related to.

Mississippi Senate Bill 2002 extends the expiration date of several youth court statutes to July 1, 2029, ensuring that existing laws regarding juvenile justice operations remain in effect for an additional period. The bill specifically reenacts and amends provisions governing the confidentiality of child records, the duties of intake officers, and the administration of the Youth Court Support Program. It maintains requirements for state funding to support youth court staff and equipment while prohibiting registered sex offenders from accessing the state's juvenile court data system.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Mississippi · Senate Jul 16, 2026

SB 2004: Department of Human Services; revise FY2027 appropriation to.

Mississippi Senate Bill 2004 amends the state's fiscal year 2027 budget to clarify how $1.5 million is allocated to the Department of Human Services. The bill specifies that these funds will come from the Capital Expense Fund and be used to establish a youth diversion program under existing state law. This legislative change directly affects the department by defining the source and intended use of the money for this specific initiative.

died · Mississippi · Senate Jul 16, 2026

SB 2003: Youth court reform; FY2027 additional appropriation for.

Mississippi Senate Bill 2003 appropriates an additional $29.5 million in state funds for fiscal year 2027 to support youth justice system reforms. The Department of Human Services will receive $12 million from the Capital Expense Fund to renovate and expand the Oakley Youth Development Center, along with $7.5 million from the State General Fund to establish statewide diversion programs for juveniles. Additionally, the Department of Public Safety is allocated $10 million from the Capital Expense Fund to acquire, renovate, or lease new secured detention facilities in both North and South Mississippi.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Mississippi · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SN 108: Ronald Len (Ron) Beckham, Oxford, Mississippi, Veterans Home Purchase Board to represent the First Congressional District as it existed on May 1, 1987, four year term effective July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2029.

Notified of Return

died · Mississippi · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SN 65: Jessica A. Culpepper, LSW, Union, Mississippi, Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists as a Licensed Social Worker, four year term effective upon confirmation and ending June 30, 2028.

Notified of Return

died · Mississippi · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SN 68: LaPatrick D. (Pat) Stephens, LCSW, Starkville, Mississippi, Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists as a Licensed Certified Social Worker, four year term effective upon confirmation and ending June 30, 2028.

Notified of Return

died · Mississippi · Senate Apr 16, 2026

SN 78: Vaiden Arthur Clark, Jackson, Mississippi, Board of Directors of the College Savings Plan of Mississippi to represent the Fourth Congressional District, five year term effective July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2030.

Notified of Return

failed · Mississippi · House Apr 15, 2026

HC 65: Suspend deadlines for the further consideration of HB 938; extend repealers on several youth court statutes.

This bill pauses the legislative deadlines for House Bill 938, which would extend the expiration of several laws related to youth court operations in Mississippi. The underlying act aims to keep in place rules about sharing youth court records, requiring intake officers to enter data into a state system, maintaining youth court support funding, and restricting access to that system for individuals convicted of sex offenses. It also extends a provision allowing parents to delegate child care powers to another person. By suspending these deadlines, the bill ensures that these specific policy changes can be fully considered and passed before they expire.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Mississippi · House Apr 15, 2026

HC 51: United States Constitutional Convention under Article V; apply for congressional term limits.

This Mississippi legislative resolution formally requests the U.S. Congress to convene a constitutional convention under Article V specifically to propose limits on how many terms members of Congress can serve. The bill affects only the state of Mississippi by submitting its application as one of the required two-thirds of state legislatures needed to trigger the national convention process. It does not create new laws or change current term limits but instead initiates a procedural step toward potentially amending the U.S. Constitution. The resolution specifies that this application covers only congressional term limits and will be combined with similar applications from other states once enough states have submitted requests.

Dan Eubanks (R) · 18 co-sponsors

died · Mississippi · House Apr 15, 2026

HB 4147: City of Leland; authorize a tax on hotels/motels, bars and restaurants for tourism and parks and recreation.

This bill authorizes the City of Leland, Mississippi, to impose a 2% tax on hotels, motels, bars, and restaurants within city limits to fund tourism promotion and parks and recreation. The tax applies to gross proceeds from room rentals and sales of food and beverages, with specific definitions excluding certain facilities like hospitals and schools. Before the tax can take effect, the city must hold a public election where at least 60% of voters must approve the levy. All tax revenues must be tracked separately from general funds and audited annually by an independent accountant to ensure they are used only for the specified purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SB 3399: Suffrage; restore to Gerald Laird.

This bill restores the right to vote to Gerald Laird, a resident of Jefferson Davis County who had previously been disenfranchised due to a 2003 robbery conviction. The legislation formally recognizes that Laird completed his sentence and probation by May 2009 and has since lived as a law-abiding citizen, meeting the state's requirements for voting rights restoration. Once enacted, the act immediately grants Laird full suffrage without additional conditions or waiting periods. This measure directly affects only the individual named in the bill and does not change Mississippi's general voting laws for other citizens.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Mississippi · Senate Apr 15, 2026

SB 3397: Suffrage; restore to Frankie Ward, Jr.

This bill restores the right to vote to Frankie O'Neal Ward, Jr., a resident of Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi, who was previously disqualified from voting due to a criminal conviction. The legislation specifically addresses his 2002 conviction for armed robbery and grand larceny, noting that he completed all terms of his sentence and probation by 2016. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026, and does not alter any broader voting laws or eligibility criteria for other individuals.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice