By Representative Clay Mansell
On Monday, January 13, the House convened at 4 PM the House passed a resolution from the Committee on Rules to commemorate the 100th birthdays of cultural icons B.B. King and Medgar Evers, recognizing their invaluable contributions to music and American culture.
Wednesday, January 15, was the deadline for submitting requests to draft general bills and
constitutional amendments.
A notable development was the introduction and passage of House Bill 1, the “Build Up
Mississippi Act” by Ways and Means Chairman, Trey Lamar. The bill aims to eliminate state
income tax and overhaul the state’s tax structure, making it a key legislative priority for the
session.
HB1 proposes several significant changes including a 1.5% local sales tax starting in 2026, a
reduction in grocery sales tax to 2.5% by 2036, and a 5% motor fuels tax to fund road and
infrastructure projects.
Additionally, the act outlines the phased elimination of state income tax for or incomes over
$10,000 by 2037, the reallocation of lottery proceeds to PERS, and the establishment of advisory boards to oversee transportation and budget reforms. Implementation of these provisions is scheduled to begin in 2025 with staggered timelines.
Looking ahead, Monday, January 20, is the deadline for introducing general bills and
constitutional amendments. The House is scheduled to reconvene at 4:00 PM on the same day.
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