Statehouse Highlights: Key Events and Discussions in Week 13
The 2026 Regular Session closed in Vicksburg, Mississippi, on Friday, April 3. The Mississippi House convened on Sunday and completed its work before adjournment.
Statehouse highlights in Week 13 featured several key events and discussions. Lawmakers finalized conference reports and adopted the state budget.
Legislation approved in the final week
The House took action on numerous bills during the closing week. Lawmakers advanced measures spanning taxes, public safety, education, and infrastructure.
- House Bill 343 authorizes an income tax credit for employers offering health reimbursement arrangements.
- House Bill 525 creates mandatory minimum penalties for sexual battery offenses.
- House Bill 538 prohibits sanctuary policies and strengthens cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
- House Bill 562 establishes a tuition-free community college program.
- House Bill 377 creates the Missing Persons Reporting and Identification Act.
- House Bill 1716 revises the Main Street Revitalization Grant Program for community projects.
- House Bill 1662 creates a rebuttable presumption favoring joint custody in child custody cases.
- House Bill 1677 establishes the Metro Jackson Water Authority.
- House Bill 1793 exempts firearm safes from sales tax during the Second Amendment Weekend holiday.
- House Bill 1989 provides a sales tax exemption on utilities for certain nonprofit organizations.
- House Bill 4060 reduces taxes on agricultural inputs, such as lime and livestock fencing materials.
- House Bill 4073 establishes the Mississippi Work and Save Program and addresses mobile sports wagering and PERS support.
Budget and appropriations
Members adopted appropriation bills to fund agencies and services for the next fiscal year. Funding priorities included education, healthcare, public safety, and infrastructure.
Resolutions and visitors
The House passed numerous resolutions honoring individuals and organizations. Several school groups and community delegations visited the chamber during Week 13.
- Visitors included the Gammon Family and East Rankin Academy.
- Other guests were Brookhaven Academy and Mississippi Delta Community College SGA.
- Meridian High School Choir, Hartfield Christian Academy, and Northpointe Christian School also attended.
This report is provided by Filmogaz.com. It summarizes the key decisions and discussions from the session’s final week.
