Mississippi 2025 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 64 R · 28 D · 1 I cosponsors

HB 1656 — Strengthening Troop Retention for our National Guard (STRONG) Act; create.

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This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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714 added · 714 removed

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The amendment to Bill HB 1656 reduces the annual tax exemption for motor vehicles owned by service members and their spouses or dependents from $500 to $250. This change could make the tax burden heavier for military families who depend on these exemptions. By lowering the amount, the bill may affect the financial support offered to those who have served in the military.

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Ways and Means Aguirre, Anderson (122nd), Anthony, Arnold, Bailey, Banks, Barnett, Barton, Bell (21st), Bell (65th), Bennett, Blackmon, Blackwell, Boyd (37th), Burch, Burnett, Butler-Washington, Byrd, Calvert, Crawford, Crudup, Currie, Denton, Deweese, Estrada, Eubanks, Eure, Faulkner, Fondren, Ford (73rd), Foster, Gibbs (36th), Gibbs (72nd), Grady, Guice, Hale, Hall, Haney, Harness, Harris, Hawkins, Hines, Hobgood-Wilkes, Holloway (27th), Hood, Hurst, James-Jones, Karriem, Keen, Ladner, Lamar, Lancaster, Lott, Mangold, Mansell, Massengill, Mattox, McCarty, McCray, McGee, McKnight, McLean, McMillan, Mickens, Morgan, Nelson, Newman, Oliver, Owen, Paden, Pigott, Powell, Remak, Roberson, Rosebud, Rushing, Sanders, Sanford, Scoggin, Smith, Steverson, Summers, Taylor, Thompson, Tubb, Tullos, Varner, Waldo, Wallace, Watson, Yates, Zuber, Felsher HOUSE BILL NO.
Ways and Means Aguirre, Anderson (122nd), Anthony, Arnold, Bailey, Banks, Barnett, Barton, Bell (21st), Bell (65th), Bennett, Blackmon, Blackwell, Boyd (37th), Burch, Burnett, Butler-Washington, Byrd, Calvert, Crawford, Crudup, Currie, Denton, Deweese, Estrada, Eubanks, Eure, Faulkner, Fondren, Ford (73rd), Foster, Gibbs (36th), Gibbs (72nd), Grady, Guice, Hale, Hall, Haney, Harness, Harris, Hawkins, Hines, Hobgood-Wilkes, Holloway (27th), Hood, Hurst, James-Jones, Karriem, Keen, Ladner, Lamar, Lancaster, Lott, Mangold, Mansell, Massengill, Mattox, McCarty, McCray, McGee, McKnight, McLean, McMillan, Mickens, Morgan, Nelson, Newman, Oliver, Owen, Paden, Pigott, Powell, Remak, Roberson, Rosebud, Rushing, Sanders, Sanford, Scoggin, Smith, Steverson, Summers, Taylor, Thompson, Tubb, Tullos, Varner, Waldo, Wallace, Watson, Yates, Zuber, Felsher COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR HOUSE BILL NO.
TO CREATE A NEW SECTION OF LAW THAT PROVIDES A CREDIT AGAINST MOTOR VEHICLE AD VALOREM TAXES IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS PER YEAR FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLE AD VALOREM TAXES FOR ONE OR MORE MOTOR VEHICLES TITLED IN THE NAME OF A SERVICE MEMBER, AND THE SPOUSE OF DEPENDENT THEREOF;
TO CREATE A NEW SECTION OF LAW THAT PROVIDES A CREDIT AGAINST MOTOR VEHICLE AD VALOREM TAXES IN THE AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS PER YEAR FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLE AD VALOREM TAXES FOR ONE OR MORE MOTOR VEHICLES TITLED IN THE NAME OF A SERVICE MEMBER, AND THE SPOUSE OF DEPENDENT THEREOF;
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ R3/5 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 1 (ENK\KW) SECTION 2.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ R3/5 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 1 (ENK\KW) SECTION 2.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 2(ENK\KW) installment sales unless a transaction results in the shifting of income from inside the state to outside the state.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 2(ENK\KW) installment sales unless a transaction results in the shifting of income from inside the state to outside the state.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 3(ENK\KW) deferring the payment of the tax shall not affect the liability for the tax.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 3(ENK\KW) deferring the payment of the tax shall not affect the liability for the tax.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 4(ENK\KW) proceeds from the sale or the value of the exchange or the payment for services are not indicative of the true value of the subject matter of the sale, exchange or payment for services, the commissioner shall prescribe uniform and equitable rules for determining the true value of the gross income, gross sales, exchanges or payment for services, or require consolidated returns of affiliates.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 4(ENK\KW) proceeds from the sale or the value of the exchange or the payment for services are not indicative of the true value of the subject matter of the sale, exchange or payment for services, the commissioner shall prescribe uniform and equitable rules for determining the true value of the gross income, gross sales, exchanges or payment for services, or require consolidated returns of affiliates.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 5(ENK\KW) from the proceeds of such policies or contracts shall be included in the gross income.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 5(ENK\KW) from the proceeds of such policies or contracts shall be included in the gross income.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 6(ENK\KW) for two (2) or more of such purposes, if such income be used exclusively for carrying out one or more of such purposes.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 6(ENK\KW) for two (2) or more of such purposes, if such income be used exclusively for carrying out one or more of such purposes.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 7(ENK\KW) Federal Civil Service Retirement Act, or any other retirement system of the United States government, retirement allowances paid under the Mississippi Public Employees' Retirement System, Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol Retirement System or any other retirement system of the State of Mississippi or any political subdivision thereof.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 7(ENK\KW) Federal Civil Service Retirement Act, or any other retirement system of the United States government, retirement allowances paid under the Mississippi Public Employees' Retirement System, Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol Retirement System or any other retirement system of the State of Mississippi or any political subdivision thereof.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 8(ENK\KW) and not to exceed the aggregate sum of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) for any taxable year thereafter.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 8(ENK\KW) and not to exceed the aggregate sum of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) for any taxable year thereafter.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 9(ENK\KW) the international export of Mississippi goods and services.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 9(ENK\KW) the international export of Mississippi goods and services.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 10(ENK\KW) Fund or are withdrawn pursuant to a qualified withdrawal, as defined in Section 37-155-105.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 10(ENK\KW) Fund or are withdrawn pursuant to a qualified withdrawal, as defined in Section 37-155-105.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 11(ENK\KW) the term "qualified tuition program" means and has the same definition as that term has in 26 USCS 529.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 11(ENK\KW) the term "qualified tuition program" means and has the same definition as that term has in 26 USCS 529.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 12(ENK\KW) (i) "Qualified individual" means any individual whose household income does not exceed one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the area median gross income (as defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development), adjusted for household size, for the area in which the housing is located.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 12(ENK\KW) (i) "Qualified individual" means any individual whose household income does not exceed one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the area median gross income (as defined by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development), adjusted for household size, for the area in which the housing is located.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 13(ENK\KW) 2.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 13(ENK\KW) 2.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 14(ENK\KW) in gross income, except as otherwise provided by Sections 27-7-1001 through 27-7-1007.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 14(ENK\KW) in gross income, except as otherwise provided by Sections 27-7-1001 through 27-7-1007.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 15(ENK\KW) or emergency, including, but not limited to, the following United States Department of Agriculture programs:
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 15(ENK\KW) or emergency, including, but not limited to, the following United States Department of Agriculture programs:
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 16(ENK\KW) (pp) Amounts received as grants under Section 57-1-521.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 16(ENK\KW) (pp) Amounts received as grants under Section 57-1-521.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 17(ENK\KW) such status began he was performing service in Vietnam or was performing service in Southeast Asia in direct support of military operations in Vietnam.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 17(ENK\KW) such status began he was performing service in Vietnam or was performing service in Southeast Asia in direct support of military operations in Vietnam.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 18(ENK\KW) basic allowance for subsistence;
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 18(ENK\KW) basic allowance for subsistence;
(2) A credit against motor vehicle ad valorem taxes due under Chapter 51, Title 27, Mississippi Code of 1972, in the amount of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per year shall be applied towards the motor vehicle ad valorem taxes for one (1) or more H.
(2) A credit against motor vehicle ad valorem taxes due under Chapter 51, Title 27, Mississippi Code of 1972, in the amount of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per year shall be applied towards the motor vehicle ad valorem taxes for one (1) or H.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 19(ENK\KW) motor vehicles titled in the name of a service member, and the spouse of dependent thereof, not to exceed a total credit of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per year per service member.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 19(ENK\KW) more motor vehicles titled in the name of a service member, and the spouse of dependent thereof, not to exceed a total credit of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) per year per service member.
(4) (a) A total credit of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) shall be allowed per service member, regardless of the number of vehicles owned.
(4) (a) A total credit of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) shall be allowed per service member, regardless of the number of vehicles owned.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 20(ENK\KW) (d) In order to be eligible to receive the credit, the service member must choose the approved National Guard license plate authorized under Section 27-19-51.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 20(ENK\KW) (d) In order to be eligible to receive the credit, the service member must choose the approved National Guard license plate authorized under Section 27-19-51.
(4) Eligible members who meet the reimbursement application requirements as established by the department shall receive a reimbursement for eligible Tricare Reserve Select premiums paid at the current Tricare Reserve Select premium rate for an individual member for members with no dependents and at the published family H.
(4) Eligible members who meet the reimbursement application requirements as established by the department shall receive a reimbursement for eligible Tricare Reserve Select premiums paid at the current Tricare Reserve Select premium rate for an individual member with no dependents covered under Tricare Reserve Select.
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1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 21(ENK\KW) rate for members with dependents covered under Tricare Reserve Select.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 21(ENK\KW) (5) The Adjutant General of the Mississippi National Guard shall administer the program and shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary for its implementation, including procedures for application, verification of eligibility, disbursement of funds and tracking of program impact on readiness and retention.
(5) The Adjutant General of the Mississippi National Guard shall administer the program and shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary for its implementation, including procedures for application, verification of eligibility, disbursement of funds and tracking of program impact on readiness and retention.
(1) (a) In recognition of their many and varied patriotic services rendered the state, the United States and the citizens thereof, Mississippians who have completed an active duty career with the Armed Forces of the United States and active duty and retired members of the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and the United States Reserves, including both enlisted and officer personnel, upon application and subject to the provisions of this section may be issued distinctive motor vehicle license H.
(1) (a) In recognition of their many and varied patriotic services rendered the state, the United States and the citizens thereof, Mississippians who have completed an active duty career with the Armed Forces of the United States and active duty and retired members of the Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and the United States Reserves, including both enlisted and officer personnel, upon application and subject to the provisions of this section may be issued distinctive motor vehicle license plates or tags identifying these persons with such organizations.
For the purposes of this section the term "Armed Forces" includes H.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 22(ENK\KW) plates or tags identifying these persons with such organizations.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 22(ENK\KW) the United States Merchant Marines and members thereof in maritime service during the period from December 7, 1941 to August 15, 1945.
For the purposes of this section the term "Armed Forces" includes the United States Merchant Marines and members thereof in maritime service during the period from December 7, 1941 to August 15, 1945.
The distinctive plates or tags so issued shall comply with the provisions of Section 27-19-41 and shall be H.
The distinctive plates or tags so issued shall comply with the provisions of Section 27-19-41 and shall be of such color and design as may be agreed upon by the Adjutant General and the Department of Revenue.
Each distinctive license H.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 23(ENK\KW) of such color and design as may be agreed upon by the Adjutant General and the Department of Revenue.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 23(ENK\KW) plate shall bear the words "National Guard" and need not bear prefixed numbers identifying the county of issuance.
Each distinctive license plate shall bear the words "National Guard" and need not bear prefixed numbers identifying the county of issuance.
Retired members of the Armed Forces of the United States applying for such plates shall present H.
Retired members of the Armed Forces of the United States applying for such plates shall present to the issuing officials a copy of their active duty retirement orders or other proof of retirement from active service with one H.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 24(ENK\KW) to the issuing officials a copy of their active duty retirement orders or other proof of retirement from active service with one of the Armed Forces of the United States.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 24(ENK\KW) of the Armed Forces of the United States.
and in the event the owner of a vehicle or motorcycle bearing such distinctive plate shall sell, trade, exchange or otherwise dispose of the vehicle or motorcycle, such plate shall be retained by the owner to whom issued and returned by the owner to the tax H.
and in the event the owner of a vehicle or motorcycle bearing such distinctive plate shall sell, trade, exchange or otherwise dispose of the vehicle or motorcycle, such plate shall be retained by the owner to whom issued and returned by the owner to the tax collector of the county or the Department of Revenue, as the case may be.
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1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 25(ENK\KW) collector of the county or the Department of Revenue, as the case may be.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 25(ENK\KW) (6) The Adjutant General is authorized to recognize not more than one hundred (100) senior staff officers, commanders, command sergeants major and senior enlisted advisors by designating the issue of National Guard distinctive license plates or tags numbered "1" through "100." These license plates or tags shall be retained by the individual so designated and may be transferred between vehicles or individuals under procedures established by the Department of Revenue.
(6) The Adjutant General is authorized to recognize not more than one hundred (100) senior staff officers, commanders, command sergeants major and senior enlisted advisors by designating the issue of National Guard distinctive license plates or tags numbered "1" through "100." These license plates or tags shall be retained by the individual so designated and may be transferred between vehicles or individuals under procedures established by the Department of Revenue.
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27-51-41.
(1) The exemptions from the provisions of this chapter shall be confined to those persons or property exempted by H.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 26(ENK\KW) 27-51-41.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 26(ENK\KW) this chapter or by the provisions of the Constitution of the United States or the State of Mississippi.
(1) The exemptions from the provisions of this chapter shall be confined to those persons or property exempted by this chapter or by the provisions of the Constitution of the United States or the State of Mississippi.
(f) All motor vehicles which are exempted from highway privilege taxes under Section 27-19-1 et seq.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 27(ENK\KW) (f) All motor vehicles which are exempted from highway privilege taxes under Section 27-19-1 et seq.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 27(ENK\KW) (g) All motor vehicles operated in this state as common and contract carriers of property, private commercial carriers of property, private carriers of property and buses, all of which have a gross weight in excess of ten thousand (10,000) pounds.
(g) All motor vehicles operated in this state as common and contract carriers of property, private commercial carriers of property, private carriers of property and buses, all of which have a gross weight in excess of ten thousand (10,000) pounds.
(k) One (1) motor vehicle owned by the unremarried surviving spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while on active duty, is killed or dies and one (1) H.
(k) One (1) motor vehicle owned by the unremarried surviving spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while on active duty, is killed or dies and one (1) motor vehicle owned by the unremarried surviving spouse of a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United H.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 28(ENK\KW) motor vehicle owned by the unremarried surviving spouse of a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States or of the National Guard who, while on active duty for training, is killed or dies.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 28(ENK\KW) States or of the National Guard who, while on active duty for training, is killed or dies.
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(p) One (1) motor vehicle owned by a recipient of the Purple Heart, and one (1) motor vehicle owned by the unremarried H.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 29(ENK\KW) (p) One (1) motor vehicle owned by a recipient of the Purple Heart, and one (1) motor vehicle owned by the unremarried surviving spouse of a recipient of the Purple Heart, as provided in Section 27-19-56.5.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 29(ENK\KW) surviving spouse of a recipient of the Purple Heart, as provided in Section 27-19-56.5.
(u) Buses and other motor vehicles that are (a) owned and operated by an entity that has entered into a contract with a school board under Section 37-41-31 for the purpose of H.
(u) Buses and other motor vehicles that are (a) owned and operated by an entity that has entered into a contract with a school board under Section 37-41-31 for the purpose of transporting students to and from schools and (b) used by the entity for such transportation purposes.
This paragraph (u) shall H.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 30(ENK\KW) transporting students to and from schools and (b) used by the entity for such transportation purposes.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 30(ENK\KW) apply to contracts entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2010.
This paragraph (u) shall apply to contracts entered into or renewed on or after July 1, 2010.
In addition, an applicant for the exemption must provide official written documentation that (i) the applicant is a law enforcement officer who was wounded or otherwise received intentional or accidental bodily injury while engaged in the performance of his official H.
In addition, an applicant for the exemption must provide official written documentation that (i) the applicant is a law enforcement officer who was wounded or otherwise received intentional or accidental bodily injury while engaged in the performance of his official duties and that the wound or injury was not self-inflicted along with official written documentation verifying receipt of medical H.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 31(ENK\KW) duties and that the wound or injury was not self-inflicted along with official written documentation verifying receipt of medical treatment for the wound or injury and the nature and extent of the wound or injury, and (ii) the applicant is eligible to receive a special license plate or tag under Section 27-19-56 as a result of such wound or injury, regardless of whether the person obtains such a plate or tag.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 31(ENK\KW) treatment for the wound or injury and the nature and extent of the wound or injury, and (ii) the applicant is eligible to receive a special license plate or tag under Section 27-19-56 as a result of such wound or injury, regardless of whether the person obtains such a plate or tag.
(4) Any motor vehicle driven over the highways of this state to the extent that the owner of such motor vehicle is required to purchase a road and bridge privilege license in this state, yet H.
(4) Any motor vehicle driven over the highways of this state to the extent that the owner of such motor vehicle is required to purchase a road and bridge privilege license in this state, yet the legal situs of such motor vehicle is located in another state, shall be exempt from ad valorem taxes authorized by this chapter.
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1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 32(ENK\KW) the legal situs of such motor vehicle is located in another state, shall be exempt from ad valorem taxes authorized by this chapter.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 32(ENK\KW) (5) If a taxpayer shall sell, trade or otherwise dispose of a vehicle on which the ad valorem and road and bridge privilege taxes have been paid in any county in the state, he shall remove the license plate from the vehicle.
(5) If a taxpayer shall sell, trade or otherwise dispose of a vehicle on which the ad valorem and road and bridge privilege taxes have been paid in any county in the state, he shall remove the license plate from the vehicle.
Any credit allowed for taxes due or any certificate of credit issued may be applied to like taxes owed in any county by the person to whom the credit is allowed or by the person possessing the H.
Any credit allowed for taxes due or any certificate of credit issued may be applied to like taxes owed in any county by the person to whom the credit is allowed or by the person possessing the certificate of credit.
No credit, however, shall be allowed on the charge made for the license plate.
Such license plates H.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 33(ENK\KW) certificate of credit.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 33(ENK\KW) surrendered to the tax collector shall be retained by him, and in no event shall such license plate be attached to any vehicle after being surrendered to the tax collector, nor shall any license plate be transferred from one (1) vehicle to any other vehicle.
No credit, however, shall be allowed on the charge made for the license plate.
Such license plates surrendered to the tax collector shall be retained by him, and in no event shall such license plate be attached to any vehicle after being surrendered to the tax collector, nor shall any license plate be transferred from one (1) vehicle to any other vehicle.
SECTION 8.
Section 27-19-5, Mississippi Code of 1972, is brought forward as follows:
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 34(ENK\KW) SECTION 8.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 34(ENK\KW) 27-19-5.
Section 27-19-5, Mississippi Code of 1972, is brought forward as follows:
27-19-5.
(2) Applications for license tags for motor vehicles in a corporate fleet registered under Section 27-19-66, trailers in a fleet registered under Section 27-19-66.1, motor vehicles in a rental fleet registered under Section 27-19-66.2, and applications for all other license tags, substitute tags and decals shall be filed with the department or the local tax collector of the respective counties and forwarded to the department for issuance H.
(2) Applications for license tags for motor vehicles in a corporate fleet registered under Section 27-19-66, trailers in a fleet registered under Section 27-19-66.1, motor vehicles in a rental fleet registered under Section 27-19-66.2, and applications for all other license tags, substitute tags and decals shall be filed with the department or the local tax collector of the respective counties and forwarded to the department for issuance to the applicant.
All tags and decals for vehicles owned by the state or any agency or instrumentality thereof, and vehicles owned H.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 35(ENK\KW) to the applicant.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 35(ENK\KW) by a fire protection district, school district or a county or municipality, and all vehicles owned by a road, drainage or levee district shall be issued by the department.
All tags and decals for vehicles owned by the state or any agency or instrumentality thereof, and vehicles owned by a fire protection district, school district or a county or municipality, and all vehicles owned by a road, drainage or levee district shall be issued by the department.
Beginning July 1, 1987, and until the date specified in Section 65-39-35, there shall be levied a registration fee of Five Dollars ($5.00) in addition to the regular registration fee H.
Beginning July 1, 1987, and until the date specified in Section 65-39-35, there shall be levied a registration fee of Five Dollars ($5.00) in addition to the regular registration fee imposed in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection.
Such H.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 36(ENK\KW) imposed in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 36(ENK\KW) additional registration fee shall be levied in the same manner as the regular registration fee.
Such additional registration fee shall be levied in the same manner as the regular registration fee.
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(ii) Any legal resident of the State of Mississippi who is rated as having one hundred percent (100%) H.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 37(ENK\KW) (ii) Any legal resident of the State of Mississippi who is rated as having one hundred percent (100%) permanent service-connected disability or at least seventy percent (70%) nonpermanent service-connected disability by the Veterans' Administration or United States Department of Veterans Affairs is privileged to purchase annually under this subsection one (1) motorcycle license plate or tag in his or her county of legal residence, for the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) in total cost for each plate or tag.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 37(ENK\KW) permanent service-connected disability or at least seventy percent (70%) nonpermanent service-connected disability by the Veterans' Administration or United States Department of Veterans Affairs is privileged to purchase annually under this subsection one (1) motorcycle license plate or tag in his or her county of legal residence, for the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) in total cost for each plate or tag.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 38(ENK\KW) (d) Proof of ownership of a particular motor vehicle or motorcycle for which a license plate or tag is requested must be shown at time of application for such plate or tag.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 38(ENK\KW) (d) Proof of ownership of a particular motor vehicle or motorcycle for which a license plate or tag is requested must be shown at time of application for such plate or tag.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 39(ENK\KW) (2) Any person who is entitled to obtain license tags under subsection (1) of this section may be issued one (1) additional such license tag for any other vehicle registered in his or her name upon payment of the road and bridge privilege taxes, ad valorem taxes and registration fees as otherwise prescribed by law for the particular vehicle.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 39(ENK\KW) (2) Any person who is entitled to obtain license tags under subsection (1) of this section may be issued one (1) additional such license tag for any other vehicle registered in his or her name upon payment of the road and bridge privilege taxes, ad valorem taxes and registration fees as otherwise prescribed by law for the particular vehicle.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 40(ENK\KW) 27-33-75.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 40(ENK\KW) 27-33-75.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 41(ENK\KW) 3,001 - 3,150..............................................
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 41(ENK\KW) 3,001 - 3,150..............................................
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 42(ENK\KW) 6,751 - 6,900..............................................
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 42(ENK\KW) 6,751 - 6,900..............................................
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 43(ENK\KW) ad valorem taxes on an amount equal to the difference between (i) the assessed value of the homestead property on January 1, 2018, or January 1 of the first year for which the qualified homeowner claims an exemption for the homestead property under paragraph (a) of this subsection, and (ii) any increase in the assessed value of the homestead property resulting from a subsequent update in valuation of the homestead property that is completed during the time the qualified homeowner owns the property.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 43(ENK\KW) ad valorem taxes on an amount equal to the difference between (i) the assessed value of the homestead property on January 1, 2018, or January 1 of the first year for which the qualified homeowner claims an exemption for the homestead property under paragraph (a) of this subsection, and (ii) any increase in the assessed value of the homestead property resulting from a subsequent update in valuation of the homestead property that is completed during the time the qualified homeowner owns the property.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 44(ENK\KW) renovations, expansions or improvements of or additions to the property during such time.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 44(ENK\KW) renovations, expansions or improvements of or additions to the property during such time.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 PAGE 45(ENK\KW) year for which reimbursement is made in the 2002 calendar year and to exemptions claimed for which reimbursement is made in subsequent years.
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS PAGE 45(ENK\KW) year for which reimbursement is made in the 2002 calendar year and to exemptions claimed for which reimbursement is made in subsequent years.
This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.
This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2025, and shall stand repealed on June 30, 2025.
1656 *HR26/R1898* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898 ST:
1656 *HR26/R1898CS* ~ OFFICIAL ~ 25/HR26/R1898CS ST:
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Action History

  1. Died On Calendar

  2. Motion to Reconsider Entered (Steverson, Lamar)

  3. Passed

  4. Committee Substitute Adopted

  5. Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

  6. Referred To Ways and Means

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Votes

Passage

Passed 114 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 71006
Democrat 38000
Independent 2000
Unaffiliated 3000
Total 114006
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Lancaster — Yea
Paden — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Bo Brown Democrat Yea
Bob Evans Democrat Yea
Bradford Blackmon Democrat Yea
Bryant W. Clark Democrat Yea
Carl Mickens Democrat Yea
Cedric Burnett Democrat Yea
Cheikh Taylor Democrat Yea
Christopher M. Bell Democrat Yea
Daryl Porter Democrat Yea
Earle S. Banks Democrat Yea
Fabian Nelson Democrat Yea
Gregory Holloway, Sr. Democrat Yea
Hester Jackson McCray Democrat Yea
Jeffery Harness Democrat Yea
Jeffrey Hulum III Democrat Yea
Jeramey Anderson Democrat Yea
John G. Faulkner Democrat Yea
John W. Hines, Sr. Democrat Yea
Juan Barnett Democrat Yea
Justis Gibbs Democrat Yea
Kabir Karriem Democrat Yea
Karl Gibbs Democrat Yea
Keith Jackson Democrat Yea
Kenji Holloway Democrat Yea
Lataisha Jackson Democrat Yea
Omeria Scott Democrat Yea
Oscar Denton Democrat Yea
Otis Anthony Democrat Yea
Percy W. Watson Democrat Yea
Robert L. Sanders Democrat Yea
Ronnie C. Crudup Democrat Yea
Solomon C. Osborne Democrat Yea
Stephanie Foster Democrat Yea
Tamarra Butler-Washington Democrat Yea
Timaka James-Jones Democrat Yea
Tracey T. Rosebud Democrat Yea
Willie Bailey Democrat Yea
Zakiya Summers Democrat Yea
Angela Cockerham Independent Yea
Shanda Yates Independent Yea
Andy Boyd Republican Yea
Becky Currie Republican Yea
Beth Luther Waldo Republican Yea
Bill Kinkade Republican Yea
Bill Pigott Republican Yea
Billy Adam Calvert Republican Yea
Brad Mattox Republican Yea
Brent Anderson Republican Yea
Brent Powell Republican Yea
C. Scott Bounds Republican Not Voting
Carolyn Crawford Republican Yea
Casey Eure Republican Yea
Celeste Hurst Republican Not Voting
Chris Johnson Republican Yea
Clay Deweese Republican Yea
Clay Mansell Republican Yea
Dan Eubanks Republican Yea
Dana McLean Republican Yea
Donnie Bell Republican Yea
Donnie Scoggin Republican Yea
Elliot Burch Republican Yea
Fred Shanks Republican Yea
Gene Newman Republican Yea
Greg Haney Republican Yea
Henry Zuber III Republican Yea
Jansen Owen Republican Yea
Jay McKnight Republican Yea
Jeff Hale Republican Yea
Jeffrey S. Guice Republican Yea
Jerry R. Turner Republican Yea
Jill Ford Republican Yea
Jim Estrada Republican Yea
Jimmy Fondren Republican Yea
Jody Steverson Republican Yea
Joey Hood Republican Yea
John Read Republican Not Voting
John Thomas "Trey" Lamar, III Republican Yea
Jonathan McMillan Republican Yea
Joseph Tubb Republican Yea
Josh Hawkins Republican Yea
Justin Keen Republican Yea
Karl Oliver Republican Yea
Ken Morgan Republican Yea
Kent McCarty Republican Yea
Kevin Blackwell Republican Yea
Kevin Felsher Republican Yea
Kevin Ford Republican Not Voting
Kevin Horan Republican Yea
Kimberly Remak Republican Yea
Lance Varner Republican Yea
Larry Byrd Republican Yea
Lee Yancey Republican Yea
Lester Carpenter Republican Yea
Manly Barton Republican Yea
Mark Tullos Republican Yea
Mike Thompson Republican Yea
Missy McGee Republican Yea
Noah Sanford Republican Yea
Philman Ladner Republican Yea
Price Wallace Republican Yea
Randy P. Boyd Republican Not Voting
Randy Rushing Republican Yea
Richard Bennett Republican Yea
Rob Roberson Republican Yea
Rodney Hall Republican Yea
Sam C. Mims, V Republican Yea
Sam Creekmore IV Republican Yea
Shane Aguirre Republican Yea
Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes Republican Yea
Stephen A. Horne Republican Yea
Steve Lott Republican Yea
Steve Massengill Republican Yea
Troy Smith Republican Yea
Vince Mangold Republican Yea
W.I. "Doc" Harris Republican Yea
William Tracy Arnold Republican Yea
Zachary Grady Republican Not Voting

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Who sponsors HB 1656?
HB 1656 is sponsored by Lester Carpenter (Republican), Jeffrey Hulum III (Democrat), Shane Aguirre (Republican), Brent Anderson (Republican), Otis Anthony (Democrat), William Tracy Arnold (Republican), Willie Bailey (Democrat), Earle S. Banks (Democrat), Manly Barton (Republican), Donnie Bell (Republican), Christopher M. Bell (Democrat), Richard Bennett (Republican), Andy Boyd (Republican), Elliot Burch (Republican), Cedric Burnett (Democrat), Tamarra Butler-Washington (Democrat), Larry Byrd (Republican), Billy Adam Calvert (Republican), Carolyn Crawford (Republican), Ronnie C. Crudup (Democrat), Becky Currie (Republican), Oscar Denton (Democrat), Clay Deweese (Republican), Jim Estrada (Republican), Dan Eubanks (Republican), Casey Eure (Republican), John G. Faulkner (Democrat), Jimmy Fondren (Republican), Jill Ford (Republican), Stephanie Foster (Democrat), Karl Gibbs (Democrat), Justis Gibbs (Democrat), Zachary Grady (Republican), Jeffrey S. Guice (Republican), Jeff Hale (Republican), Rodney Hall (Republican), Greg Haney (Republican), Jeffery Harness (Democrat), W.I. "Doc" Harris (Republican), Josh Hawkins (Republican), John W. Hines, Sr. (Democrat), Stacey Hobgood-Wilkes (Republican), Kenji Holloway (Democrat), Joey Hood (Republican), Celeste Hurst (Republican), Timaka James-Jones (Democrat), Kabir Karriem (Democrat), Justin Keen (Republican), John Thomas "Trey" Lamar, III (Republican), Lancaster, Steve Lott (Republican), Vince Mangold (Republican), Clay Mansell (Republican), Steve Massengill (Republican), Brad Mattox (Republican), Kent McCarty (Republican), Missy McGee (Republican), Jay McKnight (Republican), Dana McLean (Republican), Jonathan McMillan (Republican), Carl Mickens (Democrat), Ken Morgan (Republican), Fabian Nelson (Democrat), Gene Newman (Republican), Karl Oliver (Republican), Jansen Owen (Republican), Paden, Bill Pigott (Republican), Brent Powell (Republican), Kimberly Remak (Republican), Rob Roberson (Republican), Tracey T. Rosebud (Democrat), Randy Rushing (Republican), Robert L. Sanders (Democrat), Timmy Ladner (Republican), Lawrence Blackmon (Democrat), Shane Barnett (Republican), Noah Sanford (Republican), Donnie Scoggin (Republican), Troy Smith (Republican), Jody Steverson (Republican), Zakiya Summers (Democrat), Cheikh Taylor (Democrat), Joseph Tubb (Republican), Mark Tullos (Republican), Lance Varner (Republican), Beth Luther Waldo (Republican), Price Wallace (Republican), Percy W. Watson (Democrat), Shanda Yates (Independent), Henry Zuber III (Republican), Kevin Felsher (Republican), Rickey Thompson (Democrat), Hester Jackson McCray (Democrat), and Charles Blackwell (Republican).
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