| HB 1 |
House Bill 1 focuses on significant tax law changes. Most important to the business community is that HB 1 provides a recurring revenue stream for roads and bridges by gradually increasing the gasoline excise tax over three years. The bill also reduces the state's individual income tax rate from 4% to 3% by 2030, with the potential for further reductions based on specific revenue triggers. It also decreases the sales tax on groceries from 7% to 5% starting July 1, 2025. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation. |
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| HB 1380 |
House Bill 1380, regarding cybersecurity, aimed to provide liability protection for state and local governmental entities and certain commercial entities that adopt specific cybersecurity standards. The bill proposed that if such entities adhered to nationally recognized standards and requirements of specified federal laws, they would not be liable for cybersecurity incidents. It also included a rebuttable presumption of non-liability for commercial entities that substantially aligned with these standards. The bill, however, did not pass and died in conference committee. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation. |
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| HB 19 |
House Bill 19 would have revised the process for reverse auctions in state procurement contracts. A concern with reverse auctions is the potential focus on price over quality. Buyers might prioritize the lowest bid, potentially overlooking essential factors like product quality or vendor reliability. Unsustainably low bids can affect their ability to deliver on the contract requirements. The bill ultimately died when the Senate did not take it up. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation. |
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| HB 1878 |
House Bill 1878 primarily benefits agricultural businesses, particularly poultry farmers, by reducing their property tax burden through favorable depreciation rules and a substantial economic obsolescence adjustment for poultry houses. It also clarifies valuation methods for affordable housing and Port ground leases, potentially impacting taxes for related businesses. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation. |
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| HB 1123 |
House Bill 1123, as passed by the House, would have added transparency and oversight to pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The goal of HB 1123 was to reduce prescription drug costs. This version of HB 1123 passed the House with business support. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation. |
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| HB 953 |
House Bill 953 extends the harvest permit provisions benefiting industries transporting timber, agriculture, and construction materials by maintaining higher weight tolerances, reducing transport costs. The requirement for local route approval is also extended. This bill prevents a significant increase in transportation costs for key Mississippi industries. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation. |
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| SB 2849 |
Senate Bill 2849 would have required companies that accept taxpayer economic incentives to uphold their employees’ right to a private union ballot. The legislation would have ensured that companies only receive public incentives if their employees can vote on unionization elections without intimidation. The legislation also would have applied only to future economic incentives and union organizing efforts. It did not impact existing unions, current economic incentive agreements, or subcontractors. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation. |
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| SB 2573 |
Senate Bill 2573, also known as the "Mississippi Tourism Reorganization Act," proposed to create a separate Department of Tourism in Mississippi. This new department would have been responsible for all state tourism functions currently managed by the Mississippi Development Authority. The bill outlined the department's creation and the appointment of an Executive Director and granted the department authority to establish a grant program and sell advertising. The bill was ultimately vetoed by the Governor because, at the time, there was a budget impasse between the House of Representatives and the Senate. Therefore, no appropriations bills existed for either MDA or the newly created Mississippi Department of Tourism. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation. |
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| HB 1200 |
House Bill 1200 significantly benefits Mississippi businesses that own real estate by providing a faster, clearer, and less costly method to remove unauthorized occupants compared to traditional eviction processes. It reduces regulatory burdens, lowers potential property damage costs, and offers substantial protection against civil litigation from squatters, thereby lowering overall operating risk. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation. |
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| HB 1644 |
House Bill 1644 provides tax relief and incentives for telecommunications companies investing in broadband, which can lower costs and improve infrastructure for businesses statewide. It also extends other key sales tax exemptions. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation. |
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| HB 150 |
House Bill 150 could reduce transportation costs for concrete and solid waste businesses by allowing heavier loads per trip. HB 150 focuses on increasing the maximum gross vehicle weight allowing three-axle vehicles transporting these materials to weigh up to 64,000 pounds and four-axle vehicles up to 72,000 pounds. The bill also establishes specific axle weight limits. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation. |
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| HB 1203 |
House Bill 1203 prohibits camping on specific public property, including sidewalks, streets, and alleys, unless specifically designated for camping. This legislation aims to reduce blight and improve public spaces by addressing unauthorized camping. HB 1203 could positively impact the business environment, benefiting tourism, hospitality, and retail sectors by making locations more attractive. The pro-jobs & business vote was FOR the legislation. |
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