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MS HB559
MS HB559Division of State Aid Road Construction; remove cap on number of automobiles that may be owned and operated in its fleet.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 65-9-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Cap On The Number Of Automobiles The Division Of State Aid Road Construction Is Authorized To Own And Operate In Its Fleet; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 65-9-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to remove a previous limit of seven passenger automobiles that the Division of State Aid Road Construction, a part of the Mississippi State Highway Department responsible for overseeing road projects funded by state aid, could own and operate. Instead, the division will now be authorized to purchase, own, and operate the necessary number of passenger automobiles deemed appropriate to fulfill its functions, while still needing to adhere to specific state laws governing the purchase, ownership, and operation of state vehicles.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
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/HB0559.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0500-0599/HB0559IN.htm |
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