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MS HB740
MS HB740PEER; authorize to monitor certain contracts for economic development projects to ensure fair minority contract participation.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 5-3-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Joint Legislative Committee On Performance Evaluation And Expenditure Review To Evaluate And Monitor All Contracts For Economic Development Projects That Are Fully Or Partially Funded With Tax Dollars To Ensure Minority Contractor Participation Is Fair And Equitable; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Mississippi law to grant the Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review (PEER) the authority to oversee and monitor contracts for economic development projects that are funded, either fully or partially, by taxpayer money. The primary goal of this oversight is to ensure that minority contractors have a fair and equitable opportunity to participate in these projects. This includes examining aspects of the contracting process such as how bids are handled, how contracts are awarded, the requirements for bids before they are submitted, and any state bonding requirements that might unfairly limit the number of companies that can provide bonds.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0740.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0700-0799/HB0740IN.htm |
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