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MS SB2401

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Sparks

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the Office of Workforce Development's exemption from public procurement requirements for leasing, real property, equipment, training, recruitment, construction, and renovation from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2029
  • Updates technical references in the Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act, changing "Workforce Investment Act" to "Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act"
  • Relocates the Office of Workforce Development administratively from the Department of Finance and Administration to the Department of Employment Security
  • Extends the repeal date for certain sections of the Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act

Legislative Description

Workforce development; extend certain dates of repeal and make technical amendments.

Last Action

Conferees Named Thompson,Sparks,Barrett

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Workforce Development2/6/2026
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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