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HB359 • 2026

Appropriation; Department of Revenue for making upgrades to homestead exemption system.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MAKING UPGRADES TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION SYSTEM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

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Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor
Burnett
Last action
2026-02-25
Official status
Dead
Effective date
July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass and there are no details on how many people will be affected by the system upgrades.

Money for Upgrading Homestead Exemption System

This bill gives the Department of Revenue money to update a system that helps people with their property taxes.

What This Bill Does

  • Gives $500,000 from the State General Fund to the Department of Revenue for fiscal year 2027.
  • The money is for updating the homestead exemption system in fiscal year 2027.
  • Requires the State Treasurer to pay out this money as needed.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Department of Revenue
  • People who use the homestead exemption system

Terms To Know

Homestead Exemption System
A system that helps people reduce their property taxes on their main home.
Fiscal Year
The period of time used for budgeting and financial reporting, usually from July 1 to June 30.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill did not pass in the session.
  • It is unclear how many people will be affected by the system upgrades.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System

    02/25 (H) Died In Committee

  2. 2026-01-08 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System

    01/08 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; Department of Revenue for making upgrades to homestead exemption system.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
H. B. No. 359 *HR43/R983* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR43/R983
PAGE 1 (RF\KP)
ST: Appropriation; Department of Revenue for
making upgrades to homestead exemption system.
To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Burnett

HOUSE BILL NO. 359

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 1
FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MAKING UPGRADES TO 2
THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION SYSTEM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027. 3
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 4
SECTION 1. The following sum, or so much of it as may be 5
necessary, is appropriated out of any money in the State General 6
Fund not otherwise appropriated, to the Department of Revenue for 7
the purpose of paying costs associated with making upgrades to the 8
homestead exemption system for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 9
2026, and ending June 30, 2027........................ $ 500,000.00 10
SECTION 2. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid 11
by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund 12
not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State 13
Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his or 14
her warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, 15
officer or officers in the manner provided by law. 16
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 17
and after July 1, 2026. 18