Bills in the 2026 Regular Session, House.
Gene Newman
Sponsored
Passed the House3
MHP facility in Jackson, MS; authorize DFA to sell or lease for redevelopment.
Public facilities; prohibit from being constructed with flat or low-slope roofs.
ABC Warehouse in Gluckstadt; authorize the sale of.
Out of committee1
Critical Infrastructure Emergency Mapping Grant Program; create within DPS.
In committee16
Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Pearl with installation of traffic signal at intersection of MS Highway 468 and Murray Drive.
Appropriation; City of Pearl for construction of a traffic signal at intersection of MS Highway 468 and Murray Drive.
Disabled vehicle; require cautious driving when approaching by slowing down or moving over.
Alternative-fuel fueling stations; impose tax on motor vehicles charged at.
Driver's license; suspend for failure of accused to appear in court.
Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Pearl with improvements to city hall.
Texting while driving; change from civil to traffic violation and increase penalty.
Food allergy awareness training for restaurant employees; require to include certain knowledge of gluten as a food allergen.
Electronic health records; certain test results not disclosed to patient as part of until 72 hours after results are finalized.
MDAH; exempt certain repairs to state property.
Pharmacy services; prohibit insurers and PBMs from requiring persons to obtain exclusively through pharmacies that they own.
Ad valorem taxes; revise certain provisions regarding limitations on increases.
Traffic fines for seatbelt and child safety restraint violations; increase and provide for distribution of between SDE and DPS.
PERS; certain law enforcement officers and firefighters shall receive one year of creditable service for every five years of service in Mississippi.
Jackson State University; create fund for construction of new football stadium.
ST: 2024 Local Improvements Project Fund; revise purpose of certain project and increase maximum amount of funds for the project.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 2
Preserving Lawful Utilization of Services for Veterans Act of 2026 (PLUS Act); create.
Memorial highway; designate a segment of U.S. Highway 49 North as Colonel Donnel Berry.
In committee · 3
Ad valorem tax levy for school districts; provide levying authority with discretion to approve request by school board.
Proof of motor vehicle insurance; require when registering or renewing the registration of a motor vehicle.
Appropriation; Rankin County for construction of the bridge over the Meridian Speedway.