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died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1249: Comprehensive Electronic Court Systems Fund; increase fees for deposit into.

HB 1249 increases court filing fees for civil cases in Mississippi to fund two specific state funds. It adds a $25 fee per civil filing into the Comprehensive Electronic Court Systems Fund (for technology upgrades) and a $50 fee into the Judicial System Operation Fund (for court administration). These fees apply to all civil cases filed between 2024 and 2027, including common cases like divorces, property disputes, and adoptions (excluding those involving child protection services). The bill directly affects individuals and entities filing civil lawsuits in Mississippi chancery courts, with the funds supporting electronic court systems and judicial operations.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates $25 per civil filing to fund electronic court system technology upgrades, directly advancing judicial tech infrastructure.95% confidence

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 1793: Appropriation; IHL for enhancing STEM-related facilities and programs at Alcorn State University.

HB 1793 proposed allocating $1.5 million from Mississippi's state general fund to Alcorn State University for the 2025-2026 fiscal year to improve its STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) campus facilities and academic programs. The bill would have provided direct funding specifically for Alcorn State University's science, technology, math, and medical-related initiatives. It was referred to the Appropriations Committee but died there on February 26, 2025, meaning it did not become law. This was a funding measure, not a policy change, and would have directly benefited Alcorn State University's STEM offerings.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $1.5M from state general fund for STEM programs at public university, advancing public education spending and fiscal support for state institutions.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $1.5M for STEM facilities/programs at Alcorn State University, directly funding higher education initiatives per its purpose and summary.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds STEM education including technology, directly supporting technology development through workforce training at Alcorn State University.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Higher Education

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1622: Mississippi Virtual Public School Program; bring forward.

This bill proposes amending Mississippi's existing Mississippi Virtual Public School Program framework. It would establish the program under the State Department of Education, requiring it to operate as a public school with equitable resources, free enrollment for all Mississippi-resident students meeting residency requirements, and state/local funding for instructional materials and technology access. Private providers could be selected through a formal process to manage the program, while teachers must meet Mississippi licensure standards. The bill focuses on expanding virtual learning options to address achievement gaps and low-performing school districts, without creating new funding mechanisms.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes equitable funding, free enrollment, and state/local resources for virtual public school access, advancing educational access and resources.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates state/local funding for technology access in virtual public school program, ensuring equitable resources and expanding educational technology access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 26, 2025

HB 65: Appropriation; City of Jackson for making certain improvements at Livingston Park.

HB 65 would have provided $50,000 from the Mississippi State General Fund to the City of Jackson to cover specific improvements at Livingston Park during fiscal year 2025-2026. The funds were allocated as $20,000 for general facility construction/repair and $30,000 specifically for broadband infrastructure enhancements at the park. The bill directly affected Jackson's city government and Livingston Park users by funding physical upgrades and digital connectivity. However, the bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and did not become law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $50,000 from state fund for park improvements and broadband, directly engaging with budgetary appropriations per subjects listed.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllocates $30,000 specifically for broadband infrastructure enhancements at Livingston Park, directly expanding internet access infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 11: Mississippi Career and Technical Education Employability (MissCATEE) Program; establish to provide tuition-free community college for certain CTE programs.

HB 11 establishes the MissCATEE Program, providing free tuition at Mississippi community colleges for career and technical education (CTE) programs leading to associate degrees or industry certifications in high-demand fields like healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and IT. It directly affects eligible Mississippi residents aged 18+ with a high school diploma or GED who enroll in approved CTE programs aligned with state workforce needs. Key provisions require participants to commit to working in Mississippi within their field for a period determined by the Office of Workforce Development (Accelerate MS) and to maintain academic progress while completing a FAFSA. The program aims to address documented workforce shortages, prioritize rural communities, and track outcomes through data collection.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tuition-free community college for CTE programs, expanding access to higher education funding in high-demand fields like healthcare and IT.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyNames IT as a high-demand field for free tuition in CTE programs, directly funding technology workforce development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Student Financial Aid Data Privacy

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died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 26, 2025

SB 2878: Bonds; authorize issuance for constructing a Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture and Math Center at Alcorn State University.

SB 2878 proposed authorizing Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund the construction, furnishing, and equipping of a Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Math (STEAM) Outreach Center at Alcorn State University. The bonds, backed by the state's full faith and credit, would be sold to raise money, with proceeds restricted solely to the center project and related costs. The bill specified that bond proceeds must be used exclusively for the STEAM center and that the bonds would be exempt from state taxation. The legislation died in committee in February 2025 without becoming law.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes state general obligation bonds to fund a public university STEAM center, directly allocating state fiscal resources for education infrastructure per bond-backed budgeting.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes state bonds to fund a STEAM center at Alcorn State University, directly increasing funding for higher education infrastructure and STEM educational programs.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds construction of STEAM center with technology as core focus, directly advancing tech education infrastructure through state bond financing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds

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died · Mississippi · House Apr 3, 2025

HB 1776: Greenwood Utilities Commission; authorize construction and leasing of dark fiber to enhance broadband capacity in service territory of.

HB 1776 authorizes the Greenwood Utilities Commission to construct and lease dark fiber (unused fiber optic cables) within its service area to improve broadband capacity for residents and businesses. The bill directly affects Greenwood Utilities Commission, enabling it to build this infrastructure to meet digital needs and support economic growth. Key provisions allow the commission to independently decide on construction and leasing terms for the dark fiber network. The bill died in committee in April 2025 and did not become law.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAuthorizes dark fiber construction to enhance broadband capacity, directly expanding internet access infrastructure per topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 13, 2025

HB 875: Electronic automatic renewals and continuous service offers; require businesses to provide online link and other methods to cancel.

HB 875 would require businesses offering automatic renewals (such as streaming services, gym memberships, or subscription boxes) to clearly explain renewal terms before purchase, obtain explicit consent before charging, and provide an easy online cancellation method. Businesses must send advance notices for trials or price changes, include a prominent cancellation link or email option, and avoid obstructing cancellation with extra steps. This bill directly affects consumers in Mississippi who use subscription services and businesses selling those services. It aims to prevent surprise charges and make canceling subscriptions as simple as signing up. (Note: The bill died on the calendar in February 2025 and did not become law.)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates digital subscription renewals to protect consumers, requiring clear terms, consent, and easy cancellation - aligns with consumer privacy and digital rights protection.85% confidence

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1511: Counties and cities; authorize publication of notice with county or city website or social media.

HB 1511 allows Mississippi counties and municipalities to publish certain official notices on their websites or social media instead of in newspapers, modernizing notice requirements. It specifically amends multiple statutes to permit digital publication for most notices (like bond resolutions and contracts), while maintaining the newspaper requirement only for tax levy notices. The bill requires local governments to use their official website or social media if they have one, but still mandates newspaper publication for tax-related notices. This change aims to reduce costs and improve accessibility for public notices.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill modernizes government notice requirements by permitting digital publication on websites/social media, advancing digital service delivery for public transparency and efficiency.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media Tags Government Transparency

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1574: Car manufacturers, dealers and franchisors; prohibit from sharing customer information with third parties.

HB 1574 prohibits car dealers, manufacturers, and franchisors from sharing customers' contact details or personal information with other companies, except for specific business needs like completing a sale, processing warranties, or handling recalls. It directly affects car dealerships and manufacturers by restricting how they can use or share customer data they collect. The law allows sharing only for legitimate purposes such as validating incentives, evaluating dealer performance, or fulfilling safety obligations, but bans general marketing or data sales to third parties. This is a privacy-focused policy change targeting data practices in the automotive industry.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits sharing customer data with third parties except for specific business needs, directly strengthening data privacy protections under technology policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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