Archive for February 2023
House passes full expensing bill
Empower Mississippi CEO Grant Callen commended the Mississippi House of Representatives for passing House Bill 1733, which will provide businesses the ability to deduct the cost of equipment in the year it is put into service. The Senate Finance Committee passed a similar bill today as well, Senate Bill 3101. “This bill will encourage businesses…
Read MoreA Tax Cut with No Revenue Loss – and More Jobs
Would you believe we can cut taxes in a way that will create more jobs and boost our economy – with no long-term loss of revenue to the state? Normally, when a business buys office supplies, or raw materials for making products, or any other tangible item that will be used up in a short…
Read MoreLegislature hits next major deadline
On Thursday, the legislature hit their latest major deadline of the session. All “general bills” (the ones that create or change laws) and constitutional amendments had to pass the chamber they originated in. A great deal of the energy so far this session has been focused on the city of Jackson and bills that attempt…
Read MoreHB 1173: Teacher supply cards for public charter school teachers
House Bill 1173, authored by Rep. Richard Bennett, would provide charter school teachers with teacher supply cards. This would be the same debit cards provided to teachers in traditional public schools that help pay for classroom supplies. This simply provides equity to charter school teachers and provides them with the same resources currently available to…
Read MoreWhat’s Still Alive in the Legislature?
Two major deadlines occurred this week that affect legislation. The deadline for filing to run for re-election was Wednesday afternoon, and while that doesn’t directly affect this year’s session, it does indirectly. Some legislators, if they don’t have an opponent, will feel freer to vote how they want to, knowing they won’t be punished at…
Read MoreSB 2160: Move Function of Cosmetology and Barber Boards to Health Department
Senate Bill 2160, sponsored by Sen. Kevin Blackwell, would dissolve the Boards of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners and move the operations to the Department of Health. The bill would also provide a pathway to licensure through apprenticeship programs. This bill comes after a scathing PEER report outlined deficiencies within both boards and recommended the change.…
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