The Mississippi House of Representatives adjourned Sine Die on Thursday, July 16, 2026, concluding the two-day First Extraordinary Session. The House met in the historic Old Capitol while restoration work continues in the current House Chamber. Built in 1839, the special session marked the first time legislation had been passed in the Old Capitol since 1903. The primary focus of this special session was comprehensive youth court reform. The House passed Senate Bill 2001, the

The Mississippi House of Representatives convened Wednesday for the final day of the 2026 Regular Session and adjourned sine die, marking the official conclusion of legislative business for the year. During the day’s proceedings, lawmakers took action on several measures, including veto-related legislation and a House Concurrent Resolution. The House voted to override the Governor’s veto of House Bill 1648, establishing the Gulf Coast Restoration Revolving Loan Program to sup

In advance of this year’s Week of the Young Child (April 11–17), state legislators, early childhood leaders, and community members gathered at FunTime Preschool and My First FunTime in Clinton to celebrate the vital role of early educators while confronting a growing child care crisis affecting families across Mississippi. Representative Clay Mansell, Representative Stephanie Foster, Senator Hillman Frazier, and Clinton Mayor Will Purdie joined Lesia Daniel Hollingshead and W

The 13th and final week of the session has concluded, bringing the 2026 Regular Session to a close. The Mississippi House of Representatives convened on Sunday and adjourned on Friday, April 3. Lawmakers finalized conference reports, adopted the state budget, and completed action on key legislation before adjournment. During the final week, the House took action on several significant measures, including: House Bill 343 – Authorizes an income tax credit for employers providin

The twelfth week of the 2026 Regular Session has concluded. The Mississippi House of Representatives focused primarily on conference negotiations, naming conferees on dozens of House and Senate bills as lawmakers work toward final passage ahead of key deadlines. The chamber also passed several local and private measures. Conference bills included: HB 525 – Establishes mandatory minimum penalties for sexual battery offenses. HB 538 – Prohibits sanctuary policies and restric