Coast Lawmakers Preview 2027 Session Priorities
Gulf Coast delegation members outlined possible issues ahead of the January legislative session during a pre-legislative briefing in Biloxi.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Legislative Policy
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Members of the Coast delegation of state lawmakers previewed priorities for the 2027 legislative session at a pre-legislative briefing held at the Golden Nugget in Biloxi. Hugh Keeton moderated the forum, and the session begins in January.
Why it matters
The briefing gives Gulf Coast residents an early look at issues that could shape state policy in the coming year. Statewide candidates will also need to qualify when the session opens in January.
The briefing was a preview rather than a vote, so no legislative counts or funding amounts were reported. The session begins in January 2027, and the specific bills to be filed remain unknown.
The players
Jimmy Fondren
Rep. Jimmy Fondren is a Republican state representative who participated in the Coast delegation's pre-legislative briefing.
Jeffrey Hulum III
Rep. Jeffrey Hulum III is a Democratic state representative who participated in the Coast delegation's pre-legislative briefing.
The details
Members of the Coast delegation discussed possible issues during the briefing at the Golden Nugget in Biloxi, with Hugh Keeton moderating. Redistricting and school choice could come up in the session, while property tax initiatives and education policy could also be on the agenda.
Timeline
January 2027: The 2027 legislative session begins and statewide candidates must qualify.
Legislative Policy Outlook
The briefing follows Mississippi's routine pre-session process, in which regional delegations preview priorities before the Legislature convenes in January. Redistricting and school choice are the issues named as possible topics for the upcoming session.
Residents of the Gulf Coast should watch for bills on property taxes, education, and redistricting once the session opens. Statewide candidates will be qualifying at the same time, so the session's timing matters for anyone following the races.
The takeaway
Early previews like this one show which issues Coast lawmakers plan to press before the session starts. Tracking them now gives residents time to follow bills as they are filed in January.
What happens next
The 2027 legislative session begins in January, when statewide candidates must also qualify.
Further reading
For more on how state lawmakers set their agendas, see Legislative Policy coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wlox.
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