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MS SB2401
MS SB2401Workforce development; extend certain dates of repeal 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
Dead
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; To Bring Forward Section 37-153-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill extends certain dates related to workforce development programs and makes technical amendments to existing Mississippi law. Specifically, it extends the exemption from public procurement requirements for the Office of Workforce Development's leasing activities and certain contracts until December 31, 2029, and also extends the repeal date for certain sections of the Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act to July 1, 2029. Additionally, the bill makes a technical correction to the definition of "Local workforce investment board" by changing "Workforce Investment Act" to "Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act" and clarifies that the Office of Workforce Development is housed at the Department of Employment Security, not Finance and Administration. Finally, it brings forward Section 37-153-15, which details industry certifications and incentive grants for career and technical education, for potential amendment.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Decline to Concur/Invite Conf (on 03/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2401.xml |
| 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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