2026 Regular Session Representative Gene Newman Principal Author and Co-Author Representative Gene Newman District 61 ../../../members/house/newman.xml ../house_p_authors/newman.xml Principal Author Only 04/30/26 at 07:19 HB 285 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0285IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Pearl with installation of traffic signal at intersection of MS Highway 468 and Murray Drive. Newman 02/25 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0285.xml %$ HB 286 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0286IN.pdf Appropriation; City of Pearl for construction of a traffic signal at intersection of MS Highway 468 and Murray Drive. Newman 02/25 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0286.xml HB 287 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0287IN.pdf Disabled vehicle; require cautious driving when approaching by slowing down or moving over. Newman 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0287.xml HB 288 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0288IN.pdf Alternative-fuel fueling stations; impose tax on motor vehicles charged at. Newman 02/25 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0288.xml %$ HB 289 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0289IN.pdf Driver's license; suspend for failure of accused to appear in court. Newman 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0289.xml HB 290 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0290IN.pdf Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Pearl with improvements to city hall. Newman 02/25 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0290.xml %$ HB 291 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0291IN.pdf Texting while driving; change from civil to traffic violation and increase penalty. Newman 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0291.xml HB 292 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0292IN.pdf Food allergy awareness training for restaurant employees; require to include certain knowledge of gluten as a food allergen. Newman * 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0292.xml HB 293 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/0200-0299/HB0293IN.pdf Electronic health records; certain test results not disclosed to patient as part of until 72 hours after results are finalized. Newman 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0293.xml HB 328 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0328IN.pdf MDAH; exempt certain repairs to state property. Newman 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0328.xml HB 393 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/0300-0399/HB0393IN.pdf Ad valorem tax levy for school districts; provide levying authority with discretion to approve request by school board. Wallace ../House_authors/Wallace.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0393.xml % HB 558 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/0500-0599/HB0558IN.pdf Pharmacy services; prohibit insurers and PBMs from requiring persons to obtain exclusively through pharmacies that they own. Newman 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0558.xml HB 676 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0676IN.pdf Proof of motor vehicle insurance; require when registering or renewing the registration of a motor vehicle. Hulum ../House_authors/Hulum.xml 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0676.xml HB 830 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/0800-0899/HB0830IN.pdf Ad valorem taxes; revise certain provisions regarding limitations on increases. Newman 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB0830.xml % HB1022 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1022IN.pdf Traffic fines for seatbelt and child safety restraint violations; increase and provide for distribution of between SDE and DPS. Newman 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1022.xml HB1043 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1043IN.pdf PERS; certain law enforcement officers and firefighters shall receive one year of creditable service for every five years of service in Mississippi. Newman 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1043.xml HB1076 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/1000-1099/HB1076SG.pdf Preserving Lawful Utilization of Services for Veterans Act of 2026 (PLUS Act); create. Carpenter ../House_authors/Carpenter.xml 04/08 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1076.xml * HB1121 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1121IN.pdf Jackson State University; create fund for construction of new football stadium. Newman 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1121.xml HB1402 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/1400-1499/HB1402SG.pdf Memorial highway; designate a segment of U.S. Highway 49 North as Colonel Donnel Berry. James-Jones * ../House_authors/James-Jones.xml 03/13 Approved by Governor ../history/HB/HB1402.xml HB1505 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1505IN.pdf Critical Infrastructure Emergency Mapping Grant Program; create within DPS. Newman 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1505.xml HB1536 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/1500-1599/HB1536IN.pdf ST: 2024 Local Improvements Project Fund; revise purpose of certain project and increase maximum amount of funds for the project. Newman 02/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1536.xml HB1729 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/1700-1799/HB1729IN.pdf MHP facility in Jackson, MS; authorize DFA to sell or lease for redevelopment. Newman 02/16 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/HB/HB1729.xml HB1730 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/1700-1799/HB1730PS.pdf Public facilities; prohibit from being constructed with flat or low-slope roofs. Newman 03/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB1730.xml HB1731 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/1700-1799/HB1731PS.pdf ABC Warehouse in Gluckstadt; authorize the sale of. Newman 03/30 (H) Died In Conference ../history/HB/HB1731.xml * HB4008 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HB/4000-4099/HB4008IN.pdf Appropriation; Rankin County for construction of the bridge over the Meridian Speedway. Yancey ../House_authors/Yancey.xml 02/25 (H) Died In Committee ../history/HB/HB4008.xml HC 8 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HC/HC0008SG.pdf Province of Québec; honor the longstanding and fruitful partnership with the State of Mississippi. Newman 02/09 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0008.xml HC 56 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HC/HC0056SG.pdf Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; urge Congress to issue to veterans who served in Honduras from 1981-1992. Hall ../House_authors/Hall.xml 03/26 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/HC/HC0056.xml HR 169 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/HR/HR0169IN.pdf City of Jackson; declare that certain property be sold and/or leased for the benefit of creating value of. Bell (65th) ../House_authors/Bell_(65th).xml 04/15 (H) Died On Calendar ../history/HR/HR0169.xml