STATE BILLMS SB 3116PASSED

Ad valorem tax; add categories for energy projects and enterprises for purposes of certain exemptions.

State of Mississippi

An Act To Amend Section 27-31-46, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of "project" To Include Facilities Storing Energy Using Battery Energy Storage Systems, For Purposes Of A County's Authority To Grant Certain Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions Of Up To 50% Of The Total Assessed Value Of Certain Projects; To Amend Section 27-31-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add Battery Energy Storage System Facilities, For Purposes Of A County's Or A Municipality's Authority To Grant Certain Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions; To Extend The Date Of The Reverter On The Statute; And For Related Purposes.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
Mar 16, 2026
241 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MS SB 3116 · PassedMar 16

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by Governor · Mar 16, 2026

Sponsor

JHJosh HarkinsSenator · Republican · SD-020Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Mar 16, 2026Approved by Governor
Mar 9, 2026Enrolled Bill SignedSenate
Mar 9, 2026Enrolled Bill SignedHouse
Mar 6, 2026Returned For EnrollingHouse
Mar 5, 2026PassedHouse
Mar 3, 2026Title Suff Do PassHouse
Feb 26, 2026Referred To Ways and MeansHouse
Feb 26, 2026Transmitted To HouseSenate
Show 3 earlier actions
Feb 25, 2026PassedSenate
Feb 24, 2026Title Suff Do PassSenate
Feb 17, 2026Referred To FinanceSenate

Recorded votes

Senate PassedFeb 25, 2026 · Senate · 45 yea · 4 nayPassed
House PassedMar 5, 2026 · House · 115 yea · 1 nayPassed

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