2026 MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATIVE SESSION GUIDE

Important Information about the MS Legislature

The Mississippi Legislature is responsible for crafting state laws and funding state government, with its decisions typically subject to the governor's approval or veto.

Mississippi's Legislature consists of two chambers, the House and Senate, which convene annually in regular sessions. The Legislature may also convene for special sessions but can only do so when called upon by the governor.

The 2026 regular session of the Mississippi Legislature convenes on Tuesday, January 6, and is scheduled to end on Sunday, April 5th.

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Citizen Action Guide

House and Senate Committees

Track Bills

Watch Session Live Or Recorded

Legislative Schedules

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Capitol Chat

Capitol Chat returns as the 2026 session is underway! Check out what is happening at the Mississippi state Capitol each week of the legislative session.

Capitol Chat is Empower Mississippi’s weekly insider podcast update on what’s happening at the state capitol during the 2026 legislative session. Tune in each week to hear Host Senior Vice President Wil Ervin break down highlights of the action under the dome in under 5 minutes!

How does a bill become law?

Listen to podcast episode and follow the diagram below.

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