Mississippi Votes

Prohibits "diversity, equity and inclusion" policies or activities at public K-12 and postsecondary educational institutions.

Authorizes the Marshall County Board of Supervisors to provide annual financial contributions to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that operate food pantries.

Would have created the Mississippi Department of Tourism as a new state agency.

Cuts the state's personal income-tax rate from 4% to 3% between 2027 and 2030, as part of a process for reducing the income-tax rate to zero when specified revenue triggers are met.

Prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anyone under 21 years of age.

HB662 Presumptive Medicaid Eligibility (passed 115 to 3 on 1/23/2025). Removes the requirement that pregnant women provide proof of pregnancy and monthly family income prior to receiving Medicaid.

Criminalizes the manufacture, possession, and use of machine-gun-conversion devices, such as "Glock switches" or "auto-sears," which transform semiautomatic firearms into fully automatic weapons.

Prohibits vehicle modifications that raise the front fender four or more inches higher than the rear fender, commonly known as "squatted vehicles."

Grants certain public agencies the authority to take immediate possession of property easements or rights-of-way when needed for public road construction and utility projects related to specific economic-development initiatives.

Specifies that only election officials, postal workers, individuals authorized by federal law, or a voter's family member, household member, or caregiver may collect and transmit a voter's mail-in ballot.

Prohibits health insurance companies, pharmacy benefit manager, drug manufacturers, and distributors from discriminating against entities participating in the federal 340B drug discount program.

Expands presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women with a net family income at or below 194% of the federal poverty level.

Gives, as part of the Mississippi Department of Education appropriations bill, an additional $117 million in funding for K-12 public schools during Fiscal Year 2024.

Provides that firearms suppressors manufactured and possessed in Mississippi are not subject to federal laws and regulations governing firearm suppressors.

Makes an appropriation for the purpose of continuing to provide medical assistance under the Mississippi Medicaid Law.

Exempts sales of coins, currency, and bullion from sales taxes.

Prohibits a person from knowingly collecting and transmitting a ballot that was mailed to another person, with certain exceptions.

Bans, through the Regulate Experimental Adolescent Procedures (REAP) Act, "gender transition" surgeries and drugs for minor children.

Permits the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce to increase the purchasing power of Mississippi residents with limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables and support local farmers by providing matching dollar incentives.

Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds to the Department of Finance and Administration Bureau of Building, Grounds, and Real Property Management.

Administers Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds under the Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to the Department of Environemtal Quality to create a grant to help government comply with regulations and environmental policy.

Creates the taxation of remote and internet-based computer software products and creates a service study commission to recommend how products should be taxed.

Prohibits any state or local official, school or university from refusing services, health care access or employment opportunities to a person based on their Covid-19 vaccination status.

Requires that no employer shall pay an employee a wage at a rate less than the rate of an employee of the opposite sex.

Authorizes mass amounts of spending on education, capital projects and much more.

Requires the Mississippi Occupational Licensing Board to issue a license to an applicant who establishes residence in the state if the applicant holds a current license in good standing from another state.

Prohibits state and local government entities from entering in any contract or rental agreement that restricts the possession, carrying, transportation, sale, transfer, or ownership of guns and firearms.

Pre-ratifies a "Balanced Budget Amendment" before a constitutional convention convenes.

Creates a state fund where a portion of the state sales tax revenue derived from certain industries will be deposited into the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund.

Repeals occupational license requirements those for art therapists, auctioneers, interior designers, wigologists and massage therapists.