Speaker Jason White names three new Select Committees to study Education Freedom, PERS, Voters’ Rights, and to continue the work of the Capital and Metro Revitalization Select Committee named in 2024.
Speaker Jason White shares, “The Mississippi House of Representatives has a strong track record of recognizing both challenges and opportunities within our state. We diligently study these issues, engage key stakeholders in meaningful dialogue, and cultivate widespread support to pass legislation that truly benefits Mississippians. Looking ahead, the House remains resolute in its pursuit of commonsense, conservative legislation, which is why you will see Education Freedom as the top priority in the House for the 2026 Legislative Session. We are committed to transforming the educational landscape in Mississippi to ensure that every child in our state has access to an education that caters to their unique needs and aspirations.
A continued priority in the House is addressing the solvency of the Public Employees’ Retirement System. The House has proposed an annual dedicated stream of revenue for PERS for the last two years, and we will continue to evaluate opportunities that stabilize and secure our commitment to current and future state retirees.
We will also be evaluating Voters’ Rights through early voting to boost participation and address barriers to suffrage for those who have served their time and desire to reengage with the community. Additionally, Mississippians have long requested a process for a ballot initiative to ensure they have a fair and accessible means of influencing state policy.
Lastly, the Capital and Metro Revitalization Select Committee was incredibly successful in its work last Session, with five bills stemming from this committee becoming law. They will continue their efforts to improve our Capital City.
After the conclusion of the 2024 Session, the House named four select committees that worked meticulously over the summer and fall, producing robust legislation for the 2025 Legislative Session. Once again, the House’s legislative priorities will be clear and informed from the start as we maintain our focus and energy on preparing for the 2026 Legislative Session.”
| Education Freedom | Voters’ Rights |
| Rob Roberson, Chairman | Noah Sanford, Chairman |
| Jansen Owen, Co-Chairman | Price Wallace, Co-Chairman |
| Tracy Arnold | Brent Anderson |
| Lawrence Blackmon | Otis Anthony |
| Andy Boyd | Chuck Blackwell |
| Randy Boyd | Elliot Burch |
| Dan Eubanks | Grace Butler-Washington |
| Kevin Felsher | Justis Gibbs |
| Stephanie Foster | Zach Grady |
| Rodney Hall | Kenji Holloway |
| Greg Holloway | Joey Hood |
| Jeffrey Hulum | Kevin Horan |
| Celeste Hurst | Timika James-Jones |
| Trey Lamar | Gene Newman |
| Kent McCarty | Mark Tullos |
| Jonathan McMillan | |
| Carl Mickens | Capital and Metro Revitalization |
| Karl Oliver | Shanda Yates, Chairman |
| Tracey Rosebud | Clay Mansell, Co-Chairman |
| Chris Bell | |
| Lawrence Blackmon | |
| PERS | Angela Cockerham |
| Hank Zuber, Chairman | Ronnie Crudup |
| Randy Rushing, Co-Chairman | Jill Ford |
| Shane Aguirre | Stephanie Foster |
| Cedric Burnett | Justis Gibbs |
| Angela Cockerham | Jonathan McMillan |
| Jim Estrada | Fabian Nelson |
| Jimmy Fondren | Gene Newman |
| Lataisha Jackson | Brent Powell |
| Justin Keen | Fred Shanks |
| Steve Lott | Lance Varner |
| Brad Mattox | Price Wallace |
| Karl Oliver | Grace Butler-Washington |
| Donnie Scoggin | Lee Yancey |
| Omeria Scott | Hank Zuber |
| Ricky Thompson | |
| Lee Yancey |