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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Sections 27-65-17 And 27-65-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From The State Sales Tax Retail Sales Of Certain Agricultural And Logging Items Formerly Taxed At The Rate Of 1.5%; To Exempt From The State Sales Tax Retail Sales Of Livestock Fencing Materials And Agricultural Lime, When Made To Commercial Farmers For Agricultural Purposes; To Direct The Department Of Revenue To Establish An Application Process For A Commercial Farmer's Permit To Be Issued; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Mississippi law to exempt certain agricultural and logging items from the state sales tax, specifically removing a previously taxed rate of 1.5% on farm tractors and parts, as well as various farm implements and logging equipment. It also introduces new exemptions for retail sales of livestock fencing materials and agricultural lime when purchased by commercial farmers, who will need to obtain a special permit from the Department of Revenue to qualify for these exemptions. The bill also clarifies that the Department of Revenue will establish an application process for these commercial farmer permits, similar to the existing process for professional logger permits.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (16)
Andy Berry (R)*,
Kevin Blackwell (R)*,
Joel Carter (R)*,
Lydia Chassaniol (R)*,
Philman Ladner (R)*,
Tyler McCaughn (R)*,
Michael McLendon (R)*,
Chad McMahan (R)*,
Walter Michel (R)*,
Brian Rhodes (R)*,
Mike Seymour (R)*,
Ben Suber (R)*,
Jeff Tate (R)*,
Lane Taylor (R)*,
Neil Whaley (R)*,
Chuck Younger (R)*,
Last Action
Referred To Ways and Means (on 02/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2272.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2200-2299/SB2272PS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2200-2299/SB2272IN.htm |
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