Bills in the 2026 Regular Session, Senate.
Brian Rhodes
Sponsored
Became law6
Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Advisory Council; expand membership.
Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality; amend certain sections concerning.
Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans; authorize MSU Extension Service and Alcorn State to assist poultry farmers with.
Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality; remove the state geologist from certain surface mining provisions.
City of Richland; extend date of repeal on hotel/motel tourism tax.
City of Richland; extend repealer on bar and restaurant tourism tax.
Passed the Senate1
Mississippi Lead-Based Paint Activity Accreditation and Certification Act; amend to conform with EPA.
Out of committee2
Juvenile felony arrests; require notification to juvenile's school district by local law enforcement.
School enrollment; criminalize enrollment without establishing domicile within the school district.
In committee28
Motor vehicle accident; prohibit recovery of damages by person who operated vehicle without liability insurance.
Mississippi Study Committee on Alternative Student Assessment Models; create.
Public schools; allow voluntary prayer, require Ten Commandments to be displayed, and require certain size of U.S. flag.
High school graduation requirements; require civics course to graduate.
County website; allow counties without local newspapers to publish certain notices on.
Insurance reimbursement for services performed by a pharmacist within scope of practice; clarify provider rate.
Student 24/7 Teletherapy Pilot Project; establish within the State Department of Education.
"Mississippi School Resource Officers Safety Act"; fund school security officers.
Mississippi Safe Schools Information-Sharing Act of 2026; enact.
Mississippi Get to School and Stay Safe Act of 2026; enact.
SNAP benefits; require the Department of Human Services to request a waiver to prohibit the purchase of candy or soft drinks.
Abortion providers; prohibit public business with.
Protecting Disabled Citizen Choice in Residential Access Act; enact.
Sales tax; exempt sales at auction by the National Wild Turkey Federation, a 501(c)(3) entity.
General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Mize for improvements to its water system.
General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Raleigh for improvements to its water and sewer systems.
General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Village of Sylvarena for improvements to its community center.
General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Brandon for improvements to the municipal complex.
General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Richland for repairs and improvements to its drainage and infrastructure.
General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Rankin County for improvements to a flyover bridge at the Highway 18 railroad crossing.
General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Smith County for countywide infrastructure improvements.
General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Department of Education for grants to provide teletherapy services to students in Grades 5-12.
General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Pelahatchie for certain infrastructure projects.
General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Village of Puckett for the purpose of water and sewer infrastructure improvements.
General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Florence for a water well.
General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Star for startup expenses.
General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Taylorsville for certain infrastructure projects.
General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Polkville for renovations to its multipurpose center.
Co-sponsored
Became law · 3
The Mississippi National Guard Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program; create.
MS Ag and Livestock Theft Officers; authorize to retain their personal firearm upon retirement.
Disaster-related funds; transfer monies to.
Vetoed · 1
Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program; create.
Passed the Senate · 6
Sales tax; exempt certain agricultural and logging items.
School curriculum; require that schools teach civics courses before completion of high school.
The Amy Act; remove grace period for lobbyist registering with the SOS office after lobbying.
"Creating Transparency and Accountability in Dental Services Act"; enact.
Capacity Project Fund; direct transfer to.
Appropriation; additional for MEMA for purposes authorized under the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund.
In committee · 4
School classrooms; authorize Christian Bible to be kept in and enforce daily recitation of pledge.
Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act; amend to include coverage for the public purchase of firetrucks.
Cottage foods; further define and increase sellers allowed annual gross sales amount to $120,000.00.
Income tax; increase amount of credit for approved reforestation practices.