Mississippi HB1470: Veterans; exempt from fees for entry and use of parks and recreational facilities established by Pat Harrison Waterway District.

What the bill says

An act to amend section 51-15-123, mississippi code of 1972, to exempt veterans from paying fees for the entry and use of public parks and recreational facilities established by the pat harrison waterway district; to bring forward section 51-15-119, mississippi code of 1972, for the purpose of possible amendment; and for related purposes.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 51-15-123, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO EXEMPT VETERANS FROM PAYING FEES FOR THE ENTRY AND USE OF PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ESTABLISHED BY THE PAT HARRISON WATERWAY DISTRICT; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 51-15-119, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. Section 51-15-123, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows: 51-15-123. (1) The Pat Harrison Waterway District is authorized to establish or otherwise provide for public parks and recreation facilities and for the preservation of fish and wildlife, and to acquire land otherwise than by condemnation except as provided in subsection (e) of Section 51-15-119 for such purposes, within the project area. (2) Veterans shall be exempt from paying the fee or fees for the entry and use of the public parks and recreational facilities established or provided for by the district. An applicant for the exemption provided by this subsection (2) shall present to the issuing official written evidence of his or her status as a *HR43/R974* H. B. No. 1470 ~ OFFICIAL ~ G3/5 26/HR43/R974 PAGE 1 (ELS\KP) veteran, including, but not limited to, a valid veteran or retired military identification card, a copy of the applicant's DD-214 form, a Report of …

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Sponsors

• Barnett, Shane (R, 86) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. February 3, 2026: Died In Committee
2. January 19, 2026: Referred To Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks;Appropriations A

Common questions

What is HB1470?

HB1470 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Veterans; exempt from fees for entry and use of parks and recreational facilities established by Pat Harrison Waterway District.

What does HB1470 do?

In its own words: An act to amend section 51-15-123, mississippi code of 1972, to exempt veterans from paying fees for the entry and use of public parks and recreational facilities established by the pat harrison waterway district; to bring forward section 51-15-119, mississippi code of 1972, for the purpose of possible amendment; and for related purposes.

What is the status of HB1470?

Failed as of February 3, 2026. Latest action: Died In Committee (February 3, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1470?

Barnett, Shane (R, 86).

Where is the official record for HB1470?

On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1470.xml