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MS SB2019

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Charles Younger

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the July 1, 2028 sunset date that would have ended lottery proceeds transfers to the State Highway Fund, making the transfers permanent
  • Net proceeds from the Alyce G. Clarke Mississippi Lottery continue flowing to the State Highway Fund for highway and bridge repair, renovation, and maintenance
  • State Highway Fund lottery proceeds must first be used to match federal highway infrastructure program funds authorized after September 1, 2018
  • Annual lottery proceeds exceeding $80 million continue to be transferred to the Education Enhancement Fund for early childhood learning, classroom supplies, and other educational purposes
  • Eliminates the provision that would have redirected lottery proceeds to the State General Fund starting July 1, 2028

Legislative Description

Lottery; delete provision that ceases payment of Lottery Proceeds Fund monies into the State Highway Fund effective July 1, 2028.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/6/2026
Highways and Transportation1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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