House returns teacher pay raise bill to Senate for concurrence
Notably, the House included a “reverse repealer” in the bill—a common legislative tactic that sets a future date for the bill to “self-destruct.”
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Legislature advances key bills as session enters final stretch
Both chambers met the March 3 deadline for reporting general bills from committees.
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McLendon questions House priorities after NIL vote
He also raised concerns that many NIL‑earning athletes live on campus, pay no property taxes and often leave the state after graduation.
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Lawmakers advance major fiscal, tax, and safety measures
House and Senate leaders advanced major appropriations, tax, safety, and workforce measures ahead of key fiscal deadlines.
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Mississippi honors nation’s first Pardon Czar
Mississippi lawmakers praised Johnson for transforming her personal story into national leadership and for continuing to elevate criminal justice reform.
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Mississippi Legislative Weekly Summary
The House also moved to modernize commerce and family law.
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Mississippi Senate weekly summary
The Senate faces its next major hurdle on February 12, the deadline for original floor action on all remaining general bills.
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House passes teacher pay raise bill, Senate committee kills school voucher plan
The unanimous House vote stood in stark contrast to the fate of House Bill 2, the “Mississippi Education Freedom Act.”
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Mississippi lawmakers advance health, insurance bills as fourth week of 2026 session ends
Among the major proposals moving forward is House Bill 565, known as Jill’s Law.
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Mississippi House members kick off 2026 session with focus on education, judiciary
The pace is unlikely to slow as the session enters its second week.
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