Mississippi · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 703: Public purchasing laws; revise to include set asides for businesses owned by veterans and people with disabilities.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 703 is a bill introduced in the Mississippi House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Public purchasing laws; revise to include set asides for businesses owned by veterans and people with disabilities. Primary sponsor: Jeffrey Hulum (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Died In Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Hulum | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 119 |
| Chris Bell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Bryant Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Stephanie Foster | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| John Hines | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Timaka James-Jones | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Solomon Osborne | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died In Committee
- Referred To Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency