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MS HB208
MS HB208Children's services and programs; require all state agencies to provide information relating to such in a list to the Legislature.
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Require All Agencies, Departments, Institutions And Political Subdivisions Of The State That Provide Programs Or Services To Children In This State To Create, Annually, An Itemized List Of The Programs And Services Provided To Children; To Require That The List Contains A Description Of The Programs And Services, A Resource Mapping Of All Federal And State Funds Received, Costs Associated With The Programs And Services, The Number Of Children Served By The Programs And Services, And Any Performance Measures Used To Assess The Programs And Services; To Provide That The Itemized Lists Of Programs And Services Shall Be Provided To The John C. Stennis Institute Of Government At Mississippi State University Not Later Than September 1 Of Each Year; To Provide That The Stennis Institute Shall Compile The Information In Those Lists Into One Document, And Shall Make The Compiled Information Available To Certain Committees Of The Legislature By December 1 Of Each Year; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires all state agencies, departments, institutions, and political subdivisions that offer programs or services to children to create an annual, itemized list detailing these offerings, including descriptions, federal and state funding sources, associated costs, the number of children served, and how their success is measured. This compiled information will then be submitted to the John C. Stennis Institute of Government at Mississippi State University by September 1st each year. The Stennis Institute will consolidate these lists into a single document and provide it to specific legislative committees by December 1st, allowing lawmakers to better understand and oversee the state's child-focused initiatives.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0208.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0200-0299/HB0208IN.htm |
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