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Bill · SB 2001Became law3mo agoThe Mississippi Youth Court Reform Act of 2026; enact. · Sponsor: Brice Wiggins (R)
Youth courts would generally open hearings to the public, screen most referrals for diversion beginning in 2027, and change some court staffing by 2031.
Bill · HB 2Became law3mo agoAppropriation; Department of Human Services of. · Sponsor: Kevin Horan (R)
Mississippi agencies may use up to $29.5 million during fiscal year 2027 for youth diversion, Oakley center improvements, and secured detention facilities.
Criminal Justice · Public Safety
Bill · HB 1Became law3mo agoAppropriation; Department of Human Services to establish and implement youth diversion program. · Sponsor: Kevin Horan (R)
The measure directs $1.5 million to a Department of Human Services pilot that would provide community-based diversion services for adolescents.
AI & Privacy · Criminal Justice
Bill · HR 2Adopted3mo agoRepresentative William R. (Bo) Brown; commend his life upon passing. · Sponsor: Chris Bell (D)
The Mississippi House honors Representative Bo Brown's service and sends copies of its tribute to his family and the Capitol Press Corps.
Criminal Justice · Government & Ethics
Bill · HR 1Adopted3mo agoRepresentative James Price Wallace; honor unwavering public service and express deepest sympathy upon his passing. · Sponsor: Jason White (R)
The Mississippi House honors former Representative James “Price” Wallace, expresses sympathy to his family, and directs that copies go to them and the Capitol Press Corps.
Civil Rights & Voting · Government & Ethics
Bill · SB 2003Failed3mo agoYouth court reform; FY2027 additional appropriation for. · Sponsor: Briggs Hopson (R)
The proposal would direct up to $29.5 million toward youth-center improvements, statewide diversion programs, and secured detention facilities for fiscal year 2027.
Bill · SB 2004Failed3mo agoDepartment of Human Services; revise FY2027 appropriation to. · Sponsor: Briggs Hopson (R)
If enacted, the Department of Human Services would use $1.5 million to run a community-based diversion pilot for adolescents in fiscal year 2027.
Bill · SB 2002Failed3mo agoYouth Court; reenact and amend repeal dates related to. · Sponsor: Hob Bryan (D)
If enacted, the measure would keep four youth-court provisions in effect until July 1, 2029, including rules for records, court support, and MYCIDS access.
Criminal Justice · Government & Ethics
Bill · HB 1653Awaiting signature6mo agoLocal Improvements Project Fund and IHL Capital Improvements Fund; revise certain projects funded with monies from. · Sponsor: John Read (R) · 1 cosponsor
The text would revise project purposes for several Mississippi state funds, including money for local infrastructure, public safety and university facilities, subject to spending authority.
Bill · HB 895Failed6mo agoMedical cannabis; eliminate mandatory follow-up visit and extend validity periods of certification and ID cards to 24 months. · Sponsor: Lee Yancey (R)
The proposal would let practitioners decide whether to request a follow-up evaluation and would give resident designated caregivers two-year registry cards.
Government & Ethics · Healthcare
Bill · HB 1152Failed6mo agoRight to Try Medical Cannabis Act; create. · Sponsor: Lee Yancey (R)
If enacted, Mississippi providers could petition for medical cannabis access for patients with serious illnesses not listed among the program's qualifying conditions.
Consumer Protection · Government & Ethics
Bill · SN 108Failed6mo agoRonald Len (Ron) Beckham, Oxford, Mississippi, Veterans Home Purchase Board to represent the First Congressional District as it existed on May 1, 1987, four…
The nomination proposes Ronald Len (Ron) Beckham for a four-year term representing the First Congressional District on the Veterans Home Purchase Board.
Bill · SN 78Failed6mo agoVaiden Arthur Clark, Jackson, Mississippi, Board of Directors of the College Savings Plan of Mississippi to represent the Fourth Congressional District, five…
The nomination would place Vaiden Arthur Clark on Mississippi’s college savings plan board for a five-year term, but the record says it died in committee.
Bill · SN 65Failed6mo agoJessica A. Culpepper, LSW, Union, Mississippi, Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists as a Licensed Social Worker, four year…
If confirmed, Jessica A.
Bill · SN 68Failed6mo agoLaPatrick D. (Pat) Stephens, LCSW, Starkville, Mississippi, Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists as a Licensed Certified…
The nomination proposed a four-year board appointment for Starkville social worker LaPatrick Stephens, but it died in committee and required confirmation.
Government & Ethics · Healthcare
Bill · HR 169Failed6mo agoCity of Jackson; declare that certain property be sold and/or leased for the benefit of creating value of. · Sponsor: Chris Bell (D) · 1 cosponsor
State officials would plan how to use a defined area of state-owned land in Jackson, with a report due to the Legislature by January 1, 2027.
Bill · JR 201Failed6mo agoLegislative redistricting; provide contingent Senate District plan in the event US Supreme Court rules in Louisiana case. · Sponsor: Jeremy England (R)
Mississippi would use its 2022 Senate district plan if the U.S. Supreme Court issues a final ruling meeting the conditions in this resolution.
Civil Rights & Voting · Education
Bill · HB 4172Failed6mo agoJackson County; authorize to establish public improvement district with power to levy retail assessment. · Sponsor: Jeff Guice (R)
The proposal would let Jackson County create a district for a large private development and collect a retail assessment only after voter approval.
Economy & Jobs · Government & Ethics
Bill · HB 4183Failed6mo agoCity of Laurel; revise use of the proceeds from recreation and public improvement promotion tax. · Sponsor: Omeria Scott (D)
If the referenced 2026 bill takes effect, Laurel authorities would stop using certain tax and bond proceeds for improvements at the South Mississippi Fairground.
Civil Rights & Voting · Government & Ethics
Bill · HR 154Failed6mo agoConfederate Memorial Day; commemorate. · Sponsor: Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes (R)
The Mississippi House would honor Confederate Memorial Day, encourage reflection on the Civil War, and urge state buildings to display the 1894 state flag.