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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.”

Legislature advances key bills as session enters final stretch

Both chambers met the March 3 deadline for reporting general bills from committees.

He also raised concerns that many NIL‑earning athletes live on campus, pay no property taxes and often leave the state after graduation.

The unanimous House vote stood in stark contrast to the fate of House Bill 2, the “Mississippi Education Freedom Act.”

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

The school district is adding seven additional school resource officers (SROs) for a total of 58.

Hosemann seeks a second term at Lt. Governor.

Hernando lawmaker to finish out current term, not run for re-election.

New state laws go into effect next month.

Largest teacher pay increase in state history going to teachers and teacher assistants.