2026 Regular Session Senator Chris Johnson Principal Author and Co-Author Senator Chris Johnson District 44 ../../../members/senate/johnson.xml ../senate_p_authors/johnson.xml Principal Author Only 06/22/26 at 10:52 SB2007 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2007SG.pdf MS Dept. of Banking and Consumer Finance; delete repealer on authority to join certain exams with the Federal Reserve. Johnson 03/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2007.xml * SB2011 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2011PS.pdf Mississippi Debt Management Services Act; extend repealer on. Johnson 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2011.xml % SB2012 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2012IN.pdf Justice court; increase jurisdictional limit for residential evictions. Johnson 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2012.xml SB2018 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2018SG.pdf The Mississippi National Guard Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program; create. Tate ../Senate_authors/Tate.xml 03/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2018.xml SB2040 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2040IN.pdf Visitors to correctional system facilities; provide procedure for approved offender visitation applications. Johnson 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2040.xml SB2074 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2074IN.pdf Sexual battery; create crime of for certain minors. Johnson 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2074.xml SB2075 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2075IN.pdf Images or audio altered or created by digitization; criminalize dissemination of in certain circumstances. Johnson 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2075.xml SB2076 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2001-2099/SB2076IN.pdf Habitual misdemeanor offender; provide sentencing enhancement for. Johnson 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2076.xml SB2202 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2202SG.pdf Economic development incentives; require agreements to secure employee freedom and privacy regarding unionization decisions. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 03/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2202.xml SB2294 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2294SG.pdf Education; institute initiatives to promote literacy in math, reading, finance, computer science, and civics. Johnson 04/08 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2294.xml * SB2299 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2299IN.pdf PERS; change separation requirement for retired teachers returning to work from 90 days to 30 days. Johnson 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2299.xml SB2315 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2315IN.pdf Electronic driver's licenses and permits; require display on commercially available digital wallets. Johnson 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2315.xml SB2316 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2316PS.pdf Silencers; clarify legality of making, manufacturing, selling or possessing. Johnson 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2316.xml SB2348 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2348IN.pdf County and municipal executive committee agreements; revise. Johnson 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2348.xml SB2353 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2353IN.pdf Mineral rights; revert to surface owner after certain period of time. Johnson 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2353.xml SB2373 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2373IN.pdf Justice court filing fees; authorize board of supervisors to increase by 10% annually. Johnson 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2373.xml SB2383 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2383SG.pdf Banks and banking; revise various definitions, procedures and provisions related to. Johnson 03/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2383.xml % SB2392 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2300-2399/SB2392IN.pdf Subscription services; enact notice and acknowledgment protections for consumers regarding automatic renewals. Johnson 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2392.xml SB2429 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2429IN.pdf Artificial Intelligence in Education Task Force Act; enact. Johnson 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2429.xml SB2435 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2435IN.pdf Black bear harvest permits; require issuance of 20 for the 2026-2027 hunting season with 10% annual increase thereafter. Johnson 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2435.xml % SB2540 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2540IN.pdf Mississippi Hemp Cultivation Act; bring forward code sections related thereto. Johnson 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2540.xml SB2557 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2557PS.pdf Nicotine-adjacent products; define to prohibit distribution of to minors and for inclusion as an ENDS product. Johnson 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2557.xml * SB2566 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2566SG.pdf State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering; revise various provisions related to. Johnson 04/01 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2566.xml *% SB2598 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2500-2599/SB2598IN.pdf Public property; authorize DFA to defer to USM recommendation for terms of sale as approved by IHL for certain property. DuPree ../Senate_authors/DuPree.xml 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2598.xml SB2622 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2622PS.pdf One Door website; task ITS with developing a single website that allows users to access any state function. Johnson 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2622.xml * SB2632 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2632SG.pdf Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program; create. DeLano ../Senate_authors/DeLano.xml 04/15 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2632.xml * V SB2679 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2600-2699/SB2679PS.pdf Mississippi Land Bank Act; local government transfer vacant and abandoned property to. Johnson 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2679.xml *% SB2705 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2705IN.pdf Civil remedies; revise and provide for. Johnson 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2705.xml SB2706 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2706CS.pdf Professional Engineers and surveyors; revise code sections related to. Johnson 02/12 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2706.xml SB2711 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2711SG.pdf Individual borrower files and individual servicer files; clarify and revise the required contents of. Johnson 03/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2711.xml * SB2712 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2712SG.pdf Small Loan Regulatory Law; authorize licensee to charge fee for nonrecording insurance in lieu of recording cost. Johnson 03/25 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2712.xml * SB2713 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2713SG.pdf Real estate buyer's agent agreements; authorize showing of certain real property to prospective buyers without such agreement. Johnson 03/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2713.xml SB2714 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2714PS.pdf Safe deposit boxes; create escheatment process for and revise certain portions of Uniform Disposition of Unclaimed Property Act. Johnson 03/26 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2714.xml *% SB2715 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2715IN.pdf Money Transmission Modernization Act; revise various provisions of and create new provisions related to. Johnson 02/12 (S) Died On Calendar ../history/SB/SB2715.xml % SB2748 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2748SG.pdf Real estate brokers; revise various definitions and provisions related to licensees. Johnson 03/13 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2748.xml *% SB2768 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2768IN.pdf Revolving Fund; establish within the Mississippi Home Corporation. Johnson 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2768.xml % SB2769 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2700-2799/SB2769PS.pdf Market-Ready Homes Revolving Loan Program; create to assist homeowners with necessary home repairs and upgrades to increase listing price. Johnson 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2769.xml *% SB2826 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2826IN.pdf Homestead exemption; increase. Johnson 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2826.xml %$ SB2839 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2839IN.pdf Independent auto dealers; require continuing education for annual license renewal. Johnson 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2839.xml SB2840 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2840PS.pdf Inventory tax; require Department of Revenue to provide report containing certain 2025 information regarding. Johnson 03/17 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2840.xml *%$ SB2841 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2841IN.pdf Tax credits; authorize for business taxpayer contributions to certain charitable organizations. Johnson 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2841.xml %$ SB2846 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2846SG.pdf Tax Increment Financing Act; authorize optional taxpayer agreements to provide additional security for obligations under. Johnson 03/16 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2846.xml * SB2847 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2847PS.pdf Final amounts owed to state or political subdivisions; require to be rounded to nearest 5¢. Johnson 03/03 (H) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2847.xml % SB2887 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2887IN.pdf Behavioral Health and Substance Use Disorder Triage Act; enact. Johnson 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2887.xml SB2898 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2800-2899/SB2898SG.pdf Disaster-related funds; transfer monies to. Harkins ../Senate_authors/Harkins.xml 04/08 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB2898.xml * SB2900 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2900IN.pdf MS Deferred Comp; allow Roth and other after-tax accounts, and comply with qualified domestic relations orders. Johnson 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2900.xml SB2904 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2904IN.pdf PERS Tier 5; reduce creditable service requirement for law enforcement officers and firefighters to retire at any age. Johnson 02/03 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB2904.xml SB2924 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/2900-2999/SB2924PS.pdf Appropriation; additional for MEMA for purposes authorized under the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 03/30 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB2924.xml * SB3111 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3111SG.pdf Alcohol taxes, markups and other charges; exempt up to 10 cases of wine donated annually by a permittee to nonprofits. Johnson 04/08 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3111.xml *%$ SB3115 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3115IN.pdf Sales tax; authorize levy of additional 1% by counties within the metropolitan planning area of an MPO. Johnson 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3115.xml %$ SB3144 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3144IN.pdf General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Hattiesburg for improvements in its veteran district. DuPree ../Senate_authors/DuPree.xml 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3144.xml SB3171 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3171IN.pdf General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Hattiesburg for infrastructure improvements in a certain area of the city. Johnson 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3171.xml SB3184 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3184IN.pdf General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Lamar County for renovations and improvements to its tax office complex. Johnson 02/25 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3184.xml SB3191 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/3100-3199/SB3191PS.pdf Sales tax; exclude processing or interchange fees charged for electronic payment transactions from "gross proceeds of sales." Johnson 03/30 (S) Died In Conference ../history/SB/SB3191.xml *%$ SB3387 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/3300-3399/SB3387IN.pdf City of Hattiesburg; authorize to enter into a long-term lease agreement. Johnson 04/15 (S) Died In Committee ../history/SB/SB3387.xml SB3389 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SB/3300-3399/SB3389SG.pdf City of Hattiesburg; extend repealer on tourism commission and hotel/motel tax. DuPree ../Senate_authors/DuPree.xml 04/08 Approved by Governor ../history/SB/SB3389.xml % SC 526 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SC/SC0526SG.pdf Congratulate Ole Miss Rebels Football Team for outstanding 2025-2026 Sugar Bowl Season finishing No. 3 in Final Football Rankings. Michel ../Senate_authors/Michel.xml 03/04 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0526.xml SC 537 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SC/SC0537SG.pdf Commend Patrick Wilcher as "Instructor of the Year" at the Perkinston Campus of MGCCC. England ../Senate_authors/England.xml 04/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0537.xml SC 538 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SC/SC0538SG.pdf Commend Dr. Gabriel Posadas as "Instructor of the Year" at the George County Center of MGCCC. England ../Senate_authors/England.xml 04/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0538.xml SC 539 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SC/SC0539SG.pdf Commend Vic A. Gauthreaux, Jr., as "Instructor of the Year" for MGCCC Harrison County Campus. England ../Senate_authors/England.xml 04/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0539.xml SC 540 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SC/SC0540SG.pdf Commend Dr. Linda Nix as "Instructor of the Year" at the Jackson County Campus of MGCCC. England ../Senate_authors/England.xml 04/06 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed ../history/SC/SC0540.xml SR 21 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SR/SR0021PS.pdf Commend Gulf Coast Community College Men's Golf Team. England ../Senate_authors/England.xml 02/04 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0021.xml SR 44 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SR/SR0044PS.pdf Encouraging further economic ties with Taiwan. Chassaniol ../Senate_authors/Chassaniol.xml 02/17 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0044.xml SR 53 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SR/SR0053PS.pdf Recognize Katie Blount on the occasion of her retirement as Director of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Hopson ../Senate_authors/Hopson.xml 03/13 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0053.xml SR 54 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SR/SR0054PS.pdf Commend dedicated military service of Colonel William L. Henry on occasion of Camp Shelby Change of Command Ceremony. Johnson 03/13 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0054.xml SR 67 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SR/SR0067PS.pdf Commend Presbyterian Christian School Bobcats Baseball Team for first-ever MAIS 6A State Championship. Johnson 03/20 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0067.xml SR 72 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SR/SR0072PS.pdf Commend Presbyterian Christian School (PCS) Golf Team for 2025 MHSAA Class 3A State Championship. Johnson 03/20 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0072.xml SR 90 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SR/SR0090PS.pdf Congratulate former State Senator Bobby Chamberlin upon his investiture as United States District Court Judge. McLendon ../Senate_authors/McLendon.xml 03/26 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0090.xml SR 99 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SR/SR0099PS.pdf Recognize legendary basketball Coach Steve Knight on career and 800th victory. DuPree ../Senate_authors/DuPree.xml 03/31 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0099.xml SR 122 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SR/SR0122PS.pdf Commend Vic A. Gauthreaux, Jr., as "Instructor of the Year" for MGCCC Harrison County Campus. England ../Senate_authors/England.xml 03/31 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0122.xml SR 123 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SR/SR0123PS.pdf Commend Dr. Linda Nix as "Instructor of the Year" at the Jackson County Campus of MGCCC. England ../Senate_authors/England.xml 03/31 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0123.xml SR 124 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SR/SR0124PS.pdf Commend Dr. Gabriel Posadas as "Instructor of the Year" at the George County Center of MGCCC. England ../Senate_authors/England.xml 03/31 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0124.xml SR 125 ../../../documents/2026/pdf/SR/SR0125PS.pdf Commend Patrick Wilcher as "Instructor of the Year" at the Perkinston Campus of MGCCC. England ../Senate_authors/England.xml 03/31 (S) Adopted ../history/SR/SR0125.xml