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MS HB1588
MS HB1588Office of Workforce Development; extend exemption for Public Procurement Review Board requirements relating to rental agreements and leases.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Passed
Dead
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 37-153-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Expiration Date On The Exemption For The Office Of Workforce Development From The Requirements Of The Public Procurement Review Board That Relate To Rental Agreements, The Leasing Of Real Property And Add An Exemption For The Purchase Of Personal Or Professional Services For Purposes Of Conducting Agency Business; To Broaden The Office's Authority To Implement Training Programs To Correct Internal References To Certain Subsections That Have Been Renumbered Due To Amendments In Prior Years; To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions Of This Act And To Extend The Date Of Other Exemptions In That Code Section That Are Not Related To The Office Of Workforce Development But That Are Also Set To Expire In 2026; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill extends the exemption for the Office of Workforce Development from certain requirements of the Public Procurement Review Board, which oversees state purchasing and contracting. Specifically, it extends the exemption for rental agreements and leases of real property until December 31, 2029, and adds an exemption for the purchase of personal or professional services needed for the office's operations. The bill also clarifies the office's authority to implement training programs and makes conforming changes to other state laws, including extending other unrelated exemptions set to expire in 2026 to the same 2029 date.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1588.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1500-1599/HB1588PS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1500-1599/HB1588IN.htm |
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