AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-33-1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE THE TERM "MIXED-FINANCE PROJECT" FOR USE IN THE HOUSING AUTHORITIES LAW; TO AMEND SECTION 43-33-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE AN AUTHORITY TO PREPARE, CARRY OUT, ACQUIRE, LEASE AND OPERATE HOUSING PROJECTS AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION OR REPAIR OF ANY HOUSING PROJECT OR ANY PART THEREOF BY DIRECT SPONSORSHIP OF THE AUTHORITY, BY THE PURCHASE OF A MORTGAGE OR BY THE MAKING OF A MORTGAGE LOAN TO A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ENTITY OR CORPORATION; TO AUTHORIZE AN AUTHORITY TO PARTICIPATE IN MIXED-FINANCE PROJECTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT, ALTERATION OR REPAIR OF ANY HOUSING PROJECT OR ANY PART THEREOF; TO ENABLE AN AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE CERTAIN ASSISTANCE TO A MIXED-FINANCE PROJECT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OR REHABILITATION OF A HOUSING PROJECT; TO AUTHORIZE THE FORMATION OF A SELF-INSURANCE POOLING ARRANGEMENT UNDER SECTION 11-46-17 WHEN ONE OR MORE AUTHORITIES FORM PARTNERSHIPS, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES OR OTHER ENTITIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF UNDERTAKING A MIXED-FINANCE PROJECT; TO AUTHORIZE SUCH HOUSING AUTHORITY-RELATED ENTITIES TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS FOR JOINT OR COOPERATIVE ACTION TO POOL THEIR FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESOURCES FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES RELATED TO LIABILITY OR INSURABILITY; TO AMEND SECTION 43-33-17, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCLUDE MIXED-FINANCE PROJECTS AMONG PROJECTS FOR WHICH TWO OR MORE AUTHORITIES MAY JOIN OR COOPERATE WITH ONE ANOTHER FOR CERTAIN ACTIVITIES; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 43-33-52, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WHO INCORPORATE OR JOIN AS A PARTNER OR MEMBER TO DEVELOP OR MANAGE A MIXED-FINANCE PROJECT ENJOY THE SAME PROTECTIONS AND IMMUNITIES PROVIDED TO HOUSING AUTHORITY CORPORATIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE MISSISSIPPI-IRELAND TRADE COMMISSION; TO STATE FINDINGS OF THE LEGISLATURE; TO PROVIDE FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMISSION AND THE LENGTH OF THEIR TERMS; TO SPECIFY HOW THE COMMISSION IS TO CONDUCT ITS BUSINESS; TO SET OUT THE PURPOSES OF THE COMMISSION; TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSION TO RAISE FUNDS, THROUGH DIRECT SOLICITATION OR OTHER FUNDRAISING EVENTS, ALONE OR WITH OTHER GROUPS, AND TO ACCEPT GIFTS, GRANTS, AND BEQUESTS FROM INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS TO CARRY OUT ITS PURPOSES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 27-65-17 AND 27-65-103, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXEMPT FROM THE STATE SALES TAX RETAIL SALES OF CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL AND LOGGING ITEMS FORMERLY TAXED AT THE RATE OF 1.5%; TO EXEMPT FROM THE STATE SALES TAX RETAIL SALES OF LIVESTOCK FENCING MATERIALS AND AGRICULTURAL LIME, WHEN MADE TO COMMERCIAL FARMERS FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES; TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO ESTABLISH AN APPLICATION PROCESS FOR A COMMERCIAL FARMER'S PERMIT TO BE ISSUED; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 3, CHAPTER NO. 379, LAWS OF 2024, AND TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 83-9-8.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE THE REPEALER ON THE STATUTE PROHIBITING HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS OR POLICIES FROM REQUIRING THE ENROLLEE TO UNDERGO STEP THERAPY BEFORE RECEIVING CERTAIN PRESCRIPTION DRUGS TO TREAT ADVANCED METASTATIC CANCER; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-19-31 AND TO CODIFY SECTION 43-19-63, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE AND DIRECT THE MISSISSIPPI GAMING COMMISSION AND THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS PROVIDING FOR THE WITHHOLDING OF GAMING WINNINGS OF PERSONS WHO HAVE OUTSTANDING CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGES; TO AUTHORIZE GAMING LICENSEES TO CHARGE AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE UPON THE WINNINGS OF PERSONS WHO HAVE OUTSTANDING CHILD SUPPORT ARREARAGES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Health insurance; require coverage for biomarker testing for certain purposes when supported by medical and scientific evidence.

Child support; withhold gaming winnings of persons who have outstanding child support arrearages.

Health insurance plans prohibited from certain conditions for metastatic cancer patients; delete repealer.

Open seasons; extend those ending on a Saturday until 30 minutes after sunset on the following Sunday.

Mississippi Department of Insurance; establish comprehensive mitigation program for retrofitting insurable homes.

MDOT; authorize the transfer and conveyance of certain real property to the City of Ridgeland.

Metro Jackson Water Authority Act; enact.

Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program; create.

Lifetime conservationist legacy license; create for residents who are age 65 or older.

State Insurance Innovation 1332 Waiver; authorize Commissioner of Insurance to apply.