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If signed by Gov. Tate Reeves, the mandate would apply to health benefit plans entered into or renewed on or after July 1.

AFL-CIO backs Colom for Senate

The Mississippi AFL-CIO represents more than 20 national and international unions and thousands of workers statewide.

The House also moved to modernize commerce and family law.

Senators face a Feb. 3 deadline to report general bills originating in their chamber.

The Senate met a key deadline on Wednesday, Jan. 14, for requesting the drafting of general bills and constitutional amendments.

The session began Tuesday, Jan. 6, as Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann presided over the swearing-in of five new senators and six returning members.

Independent candidates in Mississippi must submit at least 1,000 certified signatures from registered voters statewide.

House passes map without DeSoto County delegation support.

Senators met the deadline to dispose of motions to reconsider general bills and constitutional amendments originating in the Senate.

Bill goes to Governor for signature.