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Mississippi State Legislation

2026–2026 Session
Lawmakers pause deadlines to advance youth court bill
House Concurrent Resolution would suspend Joint Rule 40 deadlines to let HB 938 advance.
Suspend from Deadlines by HC 64
Land sale plan would fund stadium
House resolution would have sold/leased state land near Jackson, funded a stadium master plan at JSU, and set aside $400,000 for the study, contingent on appropriation.
Suspend from Deadlines by HC 64
Fallback district plan could guide Senate maps
Mississippi lawmakers would set a fallback Senate map using the 2022 plan if a specified Supreme Court ruling triggers it.
Died In Committee
Resolution commends city for public safety gains
Mississippi lawmakers commend Greenville and Mayor Errick D. Simmons for crime-reduction efforts in a concurrent resolution.
Enrolled Bill Signed
House commends coach for coaching success
House honors coach Michael Smith for 765 wins and 11 state championships.
Enrolled Bill Signed
Weightlifter Javarius Smith honored by Senate resolution
Senate resolution commends Javarius Smith of Madison S. Palmer High School for back-to-back state weightlifting championships, noting a 1,400-pound total and 30-pound lead.
Adopted
Drive to Arrive Day Declared
Senate resolution designates April 2, 2026 as Drive to Arrive Day to promote distraction-free driving.
Adopted
Legislature extends session by 30 days
Mississippi lawmakers extend the 2026 session by 30 days; the concurrent resolution schedules reconvening at 1:00 p.m. on April 15, 2026 and sets adjournment for 11:59 p.m. that day.
Enrolled Bill Signed
Senate honors instructor of the year
Mississippi Senate commends Dr. Gabriel Posadas for being named Instructor of the Year at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's George County Center.
Adopted
Senate honors Ward for Hall of Fame induction
Senate resolution commends Coach Bill Ward for induction into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Referred To Rules