Rep. Bob Evans

Primary HB 1653

died · Mississippi House · Lead sponsor

Income tax; exclude forgiven, cancelled or discharged federal student loan debt under the PSLF Program from the definition of "gross income".

Maddy summaryMississippi's HB 1653 would have amended the state's tax code to exclude forgiven federal student loan debt under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program from the definition of "gross income" for state income tax purposes. This change would directly benefit Mississippi residents working in public service careers (such as teachers, nurses, or government employees) who had their federal student loans forgiven through PSLF after meeting service requirements. The bill’s key mechanism would have updated Section 27-7-15 of the Mississippi Code to ensure these forgiven loan amounts are not counted as taxable income when calculating state tax liability. The policy change aimed to align Mississippi tax treatment with federal tax rules for PSLF recipients.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill excludes forgiven student loan debt from state taxable income, providing tax relief to public service workers, directly reducing tax burden for lower/middle income individuals.95% confidence EducationSupports EducationBill excludes forgiven student loans from state tax for PSLF participants, explicitly including teachers. This tax relief directly supports educators by reducing financial burden after loan forgiveness, aligning with topic's focus on teacher support.90% confidence

died Feb 26, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 1758

Signed into law · Mississippi House · Lead sponsor

Jefferson Davis County; increase portion of oil and gas severance tax that may be utilized for garbage collection and disposal.

Signed into law Apr 30, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 1210

Signed into law · Mississippi House · Co-sponsor

The Dr. Elton Mac Huddleston Rural Veterinarians Scholarship Program; establish.

Signed into law Apr 17, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary HB 1485

died · Mississippi House · Lead sponsor

Income tax; exclude forgiven, cancelled or discharged federal student loan debt under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program from the definition of "gross income".

died Apr 16, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HR 92

Passed · Mississippi House · Co-sponsor

Alfred Williams; commend for being the first African American inducted into the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame.

Passed Apr 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 856

died · Mississippi House · Lead sponsor

Cigarettes; increase excise tax on.

died Mar 27, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 855

died · Mississippi House · Lead sponsor

Tobacco; increase excise tax on all products except cigarettes.

died Mar 27, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 124

Signed into law · Mississippi House · Co-sponsor

Tuskegee Airmen Day; designate the fourth Thursday in March.

Signed into law Mar 19, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary HB 851

died · Mississippi House · Lead sponsor

Elected official; prohibit from changing political party affiliation during term of office.

died Mar 5, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HB 853

died · Mississippi House · Lead sponsor

Interrogations; require all to be conducted by law enforcement to be recorded.

died Mar 5, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track