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MS HB740

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the powers of Mississippi's Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review (PEER) to evaluate and monitor all economic development contracts funded fully or partially with tax dollars

  • Requires PEER to ensure minority contractor participation in these projects is fair and equitable

  • Monitoring scope includes the bid process, contract awarding, pre-request bid requirements, and state bonding requirements that may restrict access to bond providers

  • Amends Section 5-3-57 of the Mississippi Code of 1972

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

PEER; authorize to monitor certain contracts for economic development projects to ensure fair minority contract participation.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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