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Derrick Simmons 2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 2)

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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2775

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Feeding of prisoners; remove provision authorizing county to charge other entities for reimbursement.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2886

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/11/26  
Refer
2/16/26  
Nursing homes & assisted living facilities; require rules & regulations regarding operation of during weather-related emergencies.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2803

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Nonviolent misdemeanors; require citations in lieu of arrest with limited exceptions.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2885

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/4/26  
Refer
2/6/26  
Mississippi Work and Save Program; create.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2827

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Bonds; create a rural counties and municipalities emergency infrastructure loan program and authorize issuance of bonds.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2987

Introduced
2/10/26  
Refer
2/10/26  
General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Metcalfe for water and sewer system improvements.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB3011

Introduced
2/10/26  
Refer
2/10/26  
General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Washington County for ADA access to the Dept. of Health and Human Services building.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB3013

Introduced
2/10/26  
Refer
2/10/26  
General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to JSU for upgrades to its water system.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SC528

Introduced
2/17/26  
Refer
2/17/26  
Engrossed
3/13/26  
Refer
3/16/26  
Enrolled
3/24/26  
Honor the Mississippi members of the Seattle Seahawks NFL Super Bowl LX Champions.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB3119

Introduced
2/17/26  
Refer
2/17/26  
Sales tax; reduce to 1/2% for groceries, and adjust distribution to avoid impact on municipalities.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SR24

Introduced
1/23/26  
Refer
1/23/26  
Recognize contributions of "American Idol" Jamal Roberts.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2906

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
PERS; repeal Tier 5, but provide a different COLA for new hires.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SR19

Introduced
1/23/26  
Refer
1/23/26  
Congratulate Gulfport High School Admirals Football Team for first-ever State Championship.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2898

Introduced
1/19/26  
Refer
1/19/26  
Engrossed
2/3/26  
Refer
2/6/26  
Enrolled
4/6/26  
Disaster-related funds; transfer monies to.
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SC521

Introduced
1/29/26  
Refer
1/29/26  
Engrossed
2/4/26  
Refer
2/6/26  
Enrolled
3/18/26  
Extend congratulations of Legislature to Dr. John A. Peoples, Jr., President Emeritus of JSU and oldest living HBCU President.