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MS SB2401

MS SB2401
Workforce development; extend the date of repeal of certain sections and make technical amendments.


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Introduced
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
02/05/2026
Passed
04/08/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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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