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MS HB325

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steve Massengill

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Lottery net proceeds deposited into the State Highway Fund for highway and bridge repair, with amounts exceeding $80 million annually transferred to the Education Enhancement Fund for early childhood education and classroom supplies
  • Removes the June 30, 2028 sunset date that would have redirected lottery proceeds to the State General Fund, making the highway fund allocation permanent
  • Sports betting fees collected under the Mississippi Gaming Control Act permanently directed to the State Highway Fund for highway and bridge maintenance, eliminating the July 1, 2028 expiration date
  • Highway funding from both lottery and sports betting must first be used to match federal highway infrastructure program funds authorized after September 2018
  • Effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Lottery and gaming fees; revise distribution to State Highway Fund and Education Enhancement Fund.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Highways and Transportation1/19/2026
Transportation1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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