Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HB1534: Mississippi Energy Security and Agricultural Growth Act; establish.
Status: Failed, February 12, 2026
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE MISSISSIPPI ENERGY SECURITY AND AGRICULTURAL GROWTH ACT; TO DEFINE PERMISSIBLE SOURCES OF CLEAN AND RENEWABLE ENERGY TO INCLUDE ADVANCED NATURAL GAS AND RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF RATEPAYER AFFORDABILITY; TO AUTHORIZE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE STATE'S ENERGY GRID; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
What the bill says
An act to establish the mississippi energy security and agricultural growth act; to define permissible sources of clean and renewable energy to include advanced natural gas and renewable natural gas; to provide for the protection of ratepayer affordability; to authorize agricultural producers to contribute to the state's energy grid; and for related purposes.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE MISSISSIPPI ENERGY SECURITY AND AGRICULTURAL GROWTH ACT; TO DEFINE PERMISSIBLE SOURCES OF CLEAN AND RENEWABLE ENERGY TO INCLUDE ADVANCED NATURAL GAS AND RENEWABLE NATURAL GAS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE PROTECTION OF RATEPAYER AFFORDABILITY; TO AUTHORIZE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE STATE'S ENERGY GRID; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Mississippi Energy Security and Agricultural Growth Act". SECTION 2. The Legislature finds that: (a) Mississippi's energy independence and economic competitiveness rely on a diverse "all-of-the-above" energy portfolio. (b) Natural gas is the essential reliability partner for intermittent renewable sources, ensuring 24/7 grid stability for residents and industry. (c) The emergence of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) provides a historic opportunity for Mississippi's poultry and livestock farmers to convert agricultural waste into a clean, value-added energy product. *HR43/R2216* H. B. No. 1534 ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 26/HR43/R2216 PAGE 1 (MCL\KP) (d) Formalizing these definitions will attract global industrial investment and protect Mississippians from federally mandated energy cost increases. SECTION 3. (1) Any state agency or political subdivision that imposes requirements or incentives related to the use of "clean", "renewable", or "sustainable" energy shall include the following as permissible (b) Wind and Hydropower; (c) Nuclear power; …
Sponsors
- McKnight, Jay (R, 95) · primary sponsor
- Hale, Jeff (R, 24)
Latest actions
- : Died On Calendar
- : Title Suff Do Pass
- : Referred To Energy
Subjects: Mississippi Energy Security and Agricultural Growth Act
Common questions
- What is HB1534?
- HB1534 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Mississippi Energy Security and Agricultural Growth Act; establish.
- What does HB1534 do?
- In its own words: An act to establish the mississippi energy security and agricultural growth act; to define permissible sources of clean and renewable energy to include advanced natural gas and renewable natural gas; to provide for the protection of ratepayer affordability; to authorize agricultural producers to contribute to the state's energy grid; and for related purposes.
- What is the status of HB1534?
- Failed as of February 12, 2026. Latest action: Died On Calendar (February 12, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1534?
- McKnight, Jay (R, 95), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB1534?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1534.xml
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