HB1944Introduced in the House
Taxation; revise credits authorized for contributions to certain eligible charitable organizations.
Introduced by John Lamar, District 8
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 27-7-22.41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides An Income Tax Credit, Insurance Premium Tax Credit And Ad Valorem Tax Credit For Contributions Made By Certain Taxpayers To Certain Eligible Charitable Organizations, To Include Within The Definition Of "eligible Charitable Organization" A Special-purpose School As Defined By The State Department Of Education That Is Organized To Serve Students With Physical, Intellectual, Developmental Or Emotional Disabilities And That Is Not For Profit; To Provide The Maximum Aggregate Amount Of Tax Credits That May Be Allocated By The Department Of Revenue Annually For Contributions To Such Schools; To Provide The Maximum Amount Of Credits That May Be Allocated Annually For Contributions To Any Single Eligible Charitable Organization And/or School Location; To Reduce The Percentage Of Credits That May Be Allocated To A Single Educational Services Charitable Organization Certified By The Department Of Revenue During A Calendar Year; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor
April 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Conference Report Adopted · March 29, 2026
31
Yes
19
No
2
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 | No |
| Theresa Gillespie Isom | 2 | No |
| Kathy Chism | 3 | Yes |
| Rita Potts Parks | 4 | Yes |
| Daniel Sparks | 5 | Yes |
| Chad Mcmahan | 6 | No |
| Hob Bryan | 7 | No |
| 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,Zuber
Conferees Named Harkins,Sparks,Boyd
Conference Report Filed
Conference Report Filed
Conference Report Adopted
Conference Report Adopted
Motion to Reconsider Entered
Motion to Reconsider Tabled
Enrolled Bill Signed
Enrolled Bill Signed
Approved by Governor
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