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MS HB1123

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Henry Zuber

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs a 1% fee collected by the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services on cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and cloud-related professional services to be deposited into the Technology Innovation Fund rather than the general fund

  • Expands funding sources for the Technology Innovation Fund to include cloud service fees, public-private partnerships, federal grants, technology licensing revenues, and private donations

  • Specifies that unexpended amounts in the Technology Innovation Fund will not lapse at fiscal year end and interest earned will remain in the fund

  • The Technology Innovation Fund supports digital government modernization projects including artificial intelligence, blockchain, data analytics, and cybersecurity initiatives

  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Technology Innovation Fund; authorize deposit of certain fees collected by the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services into.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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