JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Mississippi Legislature began its annual session Tuesday, as all members were sworn in for a four-year term and the House chose new leaders after the previous speaker chose not to seek reelection. Rep. Jason White of West secured promises of support from his Republican colleagues weeks ago to become [.]
Another legislative session is officially upon us as lawmakers prepare to gavel in on Tuesday. With it being the start of a new term and a hodgepodge of hot-ticket topics still needing to be discussed, here’s what to know about this year’s session. When is the session? The 2024 session.
Speaker Pro Tempore Jason White is predicted to be Mississippi’s next House speaker following the results from Tuesday’s primary elections. White, R-West, defeated Cliff Hays by a 60-point margin in the Republican primary for House District 48, and with no Democratic challenger, White will sweep the general election and go.
Section 73 of Mississippi’s constitution gives the Governor power to veto parts of appropriations bills – “The Governor may veto parts of any appropriation bill, and approve parts of the