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MS SB2401
MS SB2401Workforce development; extend the date of repeal of certain sections and make technical amendments.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Passed
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Exemption From Public Procurement Requirements For Leasing By The Office Of Workforce Development; To Extend The Exemption To Certain Contracts; To Amend Section 37-153-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Amendments; To Amend Section 37-153-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Office Of Workforce Development's Partial Exemption To Certain Public Procurement Requirements; To Amend Section 37-153-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Repeal For Certain Sections Of The Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training And Education Consolidation Act; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill extends the date of repeal for certain sections related to workforce development and makes technical amendments to existing laws. Specifically, it extends the exemption from public procurement requirements for leasing by the Office of Workforce Development until December 31, 2029, and expands this exemption to include agreements for equipment, training, recruitment, construction, or renovation. The bill also makes technical changes to definitions within the workforce development framework, such as updating the reference to the federal Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act and clarifying the housing of the Office of Workforce Development. Additionally, it extends the repeal date for key sections of the Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act, including those establishing the Office of Workforce Development and the State Workforce Investment Board, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2029.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Approved by Governor (on 04/08/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2401.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2400-2499/SB2401SG.htm |
| Conference Report | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/cr/SB2401CR.pdf |
| Committee Amendment No 1 | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/ham/SB2401_H_Cmte_Amend_01.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2400-2499/SB2401PS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2400-2499/SB2401IN.htm |
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