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MS HB338

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Donnie Bell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the 2026 Construction Training Assistance Fund, depositing 2.75% of monthly contractor sales tax revenue (Section 27-65-21) into the fund beginning September 15, 2026
  • Establishes a grant program administered by the Mississippi Office of Workforce Development to assist public community colleges, junior colleges, and K-12 school systems with construction industry training costs
  • Requires applicants to submit detailed applications including type and duration of training, number of students, costs incurred, and fees charged
  • Designates community and junior colleges as the primary entities to facilitate construction industry training programs
  • Funds will be disbursed by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security upon legislative appropriation to provide grants for student training costs and institutional program expenses

Legislative Description

2026 Construction Training Assistance Fund; create and provide funding for.

Last Action

Returned For Concurrence

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic and Workforce Development2/19/2026
Workforce Development1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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