HB1063Introduced in the House
Ad valorem tax; add categories for energy projects and extend deadline for certain exemptions, extend deadlines and revise fee-in-lieu minimum for certain projects.
Introduced by John Lamar, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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 27-31-46.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Initial Construction Deadline For Purposes Of Eligibility Of Certain Energy Projects For Certain Ad Valorem Tax Exemptions Of Up To 50% Of The Total Assessed Value Of The Projects; To Extend The Deadline By Which Counties And Municipalities May Authorize Such Exemptions; 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 Section Of Law; To Amend Section 27-31-104, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date By Which A Fee-in-lieu Agreement May Be Entered With Certain Qualified Businesses For Purposes Of The Minimum Fee-in-lieu Amount Of 1/10 Of The Total Of All Ad Valorem Taxes Otherwise Payable As Annually Determined; To Extend The Date Of The Reverter On The Section Of Law; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Conference
March 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Passed As Amended · March 17, 2026
49
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
52 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael McLendon | 1 | Yes |
| Theresa Gillespie Isom | 2 | Yes |
| Kathy Chism | 3 | No |
| Rita Potts Parks | 4 | Yes |
| Daniel Sparks | 5 | Yes |
| Chad Mcmahan | 6 | Yes |
| Hob Bryan | 7 | Yes |
| Benjamin Suber | 8 | Yes |
| Nicole Boyd | 9 | Yes |
| Neil Whaley | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Ways and Means
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
Committee Substitute Adopted
Passed
Transmitted To Senate
Referred To Finance
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
Amended
Passed As Amended
Returned For Concurrence
Decline to Concur/Invite Conf
Conferees Named Lamar,Steverson,Powell
Conferees Named Harkins,Carter,Sparks
Died In Conference
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