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MS HB1529

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Felsher

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Finance and Administration to identify state employees receiving over $15,000 annually in private vehicle mileage reimbursement and arrange for them to use state-owned vehicles instead.

  • Mandates state agencies report underutilized vehicles (those driven less than 8,200 miles in fiscal year 2025) to the Bureau of Fleet Management by October 1, 2026, for potential reassignment or auction.

  • Eliminates discounts previously allowed to vendors who pay sales taxes on time by amending Section 27-65-33.

  • Requires the Department of Information Technology Services to collect cellular plan usage data from all state agencies and establish security standards for electronic payment systems.

  • Establishes staggered terms for the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board and allows the board to receive up to 3% of annual per-pupil allocations from each charter school it authorizes.

Legislative Description

Efficiency and Transparency; revise certain laws to increase through state government.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Education2/17/2026
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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