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MS HB1509

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Richard Bennett

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers $500,000,000 from the Capital Expense Fund to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Employers' Accumulation Account on July 1, 2026
  • Mandates annual transfers of $50,000,000 from the Capital Expense Fund to the PERS Employers' Accumulation Account each July 1 from 2027 through 2036 (10 years)
  • Total funding commitment equals $1 billion over the 11-year period ($500 million initial plus $500 million in subsequent annual payments)
  • If the Capital Expense Fund lacks sufficient unobligated funds for any annual transfer, the State General Fund must cover the shortfall to ensure the full $50 million is transferred
  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Mississippi PERS Stability Act; create.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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