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MississippiHB 6122026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

State agencies; authorize to enter into intergovernmental support agreeements with military branches.

Sponsored By: Lester Carpenter (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Military AffairsState AffairsPublic Health and WelfareVeterans and Military Affairs

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Coast Guard medics gain nurse exam access

Mississippi’s practical nurse exam pathway now includes Coast Guard Health Services Technicians. They must complete required Coast Guard training, then two years of clinical work involving direct patient care. They must also meet the pathway’s other application, education, and license-clearance requirements.

State agencies can support military bases

Mississippi state agencies can make agreements with branches of the U.S. Armed Forces to provide support services at military installations in the state. The law does not require agencies to make agreements or provide money for them.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Lester Carpenter

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Larry Byrd

    Republican • House

  • Rodney Hall

    Republican • House

  • Bill Kinkade

    Republican • House

  • Brad Mattox

    Republican • House

  • Dana McLean

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 173 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

Passed

Yes: 52 • No: 0

House vote • 2/5/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 121 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/17/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/10/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/10/2026House

  4. Returned For Enrolling

    3/9/2026Senate

  5. Passed

    3/5/2026Senate

  6. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/3/2026Senate

  7. DR - TSDP: PH To VM

    2/25/2026Senate

  8. Referred To Public Health and Welfare;Veterans and Military Affairs

    2/16/2026Senate

  9. Transmitted To Senate

    2/6/2026House

  10. Passed As Amended

    2/5/2026House

  11. Amended

    2/5/2026House

  12. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/3/2026House

  13. DR - TSDP: SA To MA

    2/3/2026House

  14. DR - TSDP: MA To SA

    1/21/2026House

  15. Referred To Military Affairs;State Affairs

    1/13/2026House

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