Bill	Issue	Business Vote	Legislator Voted	Link to Vote
HB 1198	This legislation would have required private insurance plans to cover specific health benefits. The costs associated with the mandate would ultimately result in increased premiums. This would impact the ability of small businesses to provide cost effective health insurance. The state employees’ health insurance plan and self-insured (ERISA) plans were exempted, making the financial impact on small businesses even greater. The business vote was against the legislation.	NAY	ABSENT	View Vote
SB 3046	SB 3046 was amended in the House to include language from HB 722 and HB 354 which previously passed in the session. The business vote was in support of this legislation.	YEA	YEA	View Vote
HB 1122	This legislation restricts cities and counties from imposing regulations on farmers who are already regulated by state agencies. This is an important step to prevent overregulation by local governments. The business vote was in support of this legislation.	YEA	PRESENT	View Vote
SB 2570	This legislation prohibits local governments from adopting regulations, fees or taxes on the use, disposition or sale of a bag, cup, bottle or other packaging designed for transporting, consuming or protecting merchandise, food or beverages. This is an important step to prevent more regulation and taxation by local governments. The business vote was in support of this legislation.	YEA	ABSENT	View Vote
SB 2479	This legislation lowers the investment amount needed to qualify for a fee-in-lieu agreement from $100 million to $60 million. It allows the local governing authorities to enter into these agreements with existing industries in their area that are looking to expand. This legislation is an important step towards giving communities more leverage in recruiting companies to their areas and helping their existing companies grow. The business vote was in support of this legislation.	YEA	NAY	View Vote
HB 957	This would have created a new per-student public school funding formula designed to improve the way Mississippi funds K-12 education. An educated workforce is vital to the long-term health of Mississippi’s economy. Considering the budget realities facing the state, ensuring that taxpayer funds are spent effectively is important to the business community. The business vote was in support of this legislation.	YEA	NAY	View Vote
HB 1649	This is the omnibus bond bill which included $45M for improvements to the state-owned shipyard in Pascagoula and $50M for the Local System Bridge Program. This legislation is important to support the largest private employer in the state as well as to maintain critical infrastructure. The business vote was in support of this legislation.	YEA	YEA	View Vote
SB 2097	This legislation allows for a "free port warehouse" tax exemption to apply to property that is consigned to a licensed free port warehouse for storage pending transit. The granting of this exemption is at the sole discretion of the local governing authority. This change recognizes the critical nature of just-in-time supply chains and helps incentivize more development of warehousing infrastructure. The business vote was in support of this legislation.	YEA	YEA	View Vote
SB 2418	This legislation increases the axle tolerance allowed for vehicles operating under a harvest permit and certain vehicles loading and unloading at a state port. It increases the tolerance allowed on each axle from 5% to 10%, which will allow greater flexibility in the transport of forest products to manufacturing facilities. It also allows manufacturers to continue to use their harvest permit to transport products from a holding facility to the processing plant. The business vote was in support of this legislation.	YEA	NAY	View Vote
SB 2473	SB 2473 makes business/landlord-friendly changes to the Residential Landlord Tenant statutes. It protects the landlord’s rights to collect late fees as well as rent and allows the landlord to evict for any event for which the lease provides eviction as a remedy. Changes were made to speed up the eviction proceeding and allows for the termination of a lease in fourteen days rather than thirty days. The business vote was in support of this legislation.	YEA	PRESENT	View Vote
HB 1476	This legislation would have ensured that real estate brokers who are lawfully responsible for overseeing licensed salespersons have had ample opportunity to gain the experience that is necessary to oversee, train, and guide their agents. HB 1476 sought to ensure security for consumers, brokers and everyone involved in a real estate transaction. The business vote was in support of this legislation.	YEA	NAY	View Vote
HB 1238	This legislation tried to limit lawsuits against entities that are regulated under the consumer protection act, thus preventing tremendous legal expense placed on businesses that impact economic growth and jobs. The business vote was in support of this legislation.	YEA	NAY	View Vote
SB 2295	SB 2295 provides regulatory predictability and clarifies governing jurisdiction by making clear that the Mississippi Public Service Commission has exclusive original jurisdiction over utility rate disputes, including those brought by the Attorney General. The business vote was in support of this legislation.	YEA	NAY	View Vote
SB 2836	This bill defines the state’s Medicaid services and reimbursement rates. This is critical for physicians and other healthcare providers as Medicaid reimbursement is a driver of economic output in Mississippi. The business vote was in support of this legislation.	YEA	YEA	View Vote
HB 722	This would have created a 35% diversion of use tax to be divided between cities, counties and the MS Development Authority for road and bridge maintenance. This legislation was an attempt to address the infrastructure needs of MS. The business vote was in support of this legislation.	YEA	YEA	View Vote
HB 354	This legislation would have allowed for any growth of the general fund over 2% (up to $100M) to be dedicated to road and bridge repair/maintenance. This legislation was an attempt to address the infrastructure needs of MS. The business vote was in support of this legislation.	YEA	YEA	View Vote
HB 1488	This legislation authorized funds to be used by the Mississippi Development Authority to incentivize companies creating new jobs and making corporate investments in the state. Incentives include grants and loans designed to meet the infrastructure needs of new and expanding businesses, workforce training programs, small and minority-owned business assistance programs, and statutory tax incentives. The business vote was in support of this legislation.	YEA	YEA	View Vote

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