Ad valorem tax; add categories for energy projects and enterprises for purposes of certain exemptions.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 27-31-46, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF "PROJECT" TO INCLUDE FACILITIES STORING ENERGY USING BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS, FOR PURPOSES OF A COUNTY'S AUTHORITY TO GRANT CERTAIN AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTIONS OF UP TO 50% OF THE TOTAL ASSESSED VALUE OF...” Read the full text
2026 Regular Session
What it does
Ad valorem tax; add categories for energy projects and enterprises for purposes of certain exemptions.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Referred To Finance · Feb 17, 2026
Senate
Title Suff Do Pass · Feb 24, 2026
Senate
Passed · Feb 25, 2026
Senate
Transmitted To House · Feb 26, 2026
Senate
Referred To Ways and Means · Feb 26, 2026
House
Title Suff Do Pass · Mar 3, 2026
House
Passed · Mar 5, 2026
House
Returned For Enrolling · Mar 6, 2026
House
Enrolled Bill Signed · Mar 9, 2026
House
Enrolled Bill Signed · Mar 9, 2026
Senate
Approved by Governor · Mar 16, 2026
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Harkins
Recorded votes
PassedHouse · 2026-03-05 · Yeas 115, Nays 1, Absent or those not voting 4, Present 2
PassedSenate · 2026-02-25 · Yeas 46, Nays 4, Absent and those not voting 2
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Mississippi legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by Governor (Mar 16, 2026).