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MS HB1534

Bill

Status

Failed

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jay McKnight

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "clean" and "renewable" energy in Mississippi to include solar, wind, hydropower, nuclear, hydrogen, wood fiber, advanced natural gas with carbon capture, and renewable natural gas (RNG) from agricultural waste such as poultry litter and livestock manure
  • Requires state agencies and political subdivisions to accept all listed energy sources when implementing clean or renewable energy requirements or incentives
  • Prohibits utilities from being mandated to retire natural gas infrastructure if retirement would increase consumer rates or reduce grid reliability
  • Directs the Public Service Commission to ensure any clean energy investments remain the least-cost option for ratepayers
  • Authorizes the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce to assist poultry and livestock producers in developing anaerobic digesters to produce renewable natural gas, designating them as "Energy Harvest Partners"

Legislative Description

Mississippi Energy Security and Agricultural Growth Act; establish.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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