MS HB271

Brings forward over 200 sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972 related to state agency procurement, public purchasing, construction contracting, and related topics for the purpose of possible amendment during the 2025 legislative session.

Covers code sections spanning multiple titles including state procurement law (Title 31), the Public Procurement Review Board (Section 27-104-7), information technology services (Title 25, Chapter 53), the Mississippi Major Economic Impact Act (Title 57, Chapter 75), and various agency-specific purchasing provisions.

Encompasses provisions governing competitive bidding thresholds and procedures, contractor licensing and bonding requirements, the State Board of Contractors, construction retainage, lease-purchase programs, energy performance contracts, telecommunications procurement, and personal/professional services contracting.

Includes provisions related to the Mississippi Major Economic Impact Authority and its powers to issue bonds, provide grants, and negotiate contracts for large-scale economic development projects with specified capital investment and job creation thresholds.

The bill makes no substantive changes to existing law; all referenced code sections are re-enacted in their current form, with an effective date of July 1, 2025.