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MississippiSB 31162026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Ad valorem tax; add categories for energy projects and enterprises for purposes of certain exemptions.

Sponsored By: Josh Harkins (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Ways and MeansFinance

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Tax breaks continue for health facilities

Eligible health care facilities remain able to receive local property-tax exemptions through June 30, 2028. County and municipal authorities choose whether to grant an exemption. The total exemption period cannot exceed 10 years.

Tax breaks for large battery projects

Mississippi counties and cities can grant local property-tax exemptions to battery storage facilities. For a project with at least $100 million in private investment that began operating after April 16, 2021, a county can exempt up to 50% of the assessed value. The exemption can cover property used in the project and last up to 10 years total. Local approval is optional, and state and school-district property taxes are not exempt.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Josh Harkins

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 161 • No: 5

House vote • 3/5/2026

Passed

Yes: 115 • No: 1 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 2/25/2026

Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 4

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/16/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/9/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/9/2026House

  4. Returned For Enrolling

    3/6/2026House

  5. Passed

    3/5/2026House

  6. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/3/2026House

  7. Referred To Ways and Means

    2/26/2026House

  8. Transmitted To House

    2/26/2026Senate

  9. Passed

    2/25/2026Senate

  10. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/24/2026Senate

  11. Referred To Finance

    2/17/2026Senate

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