Amid coronavirus pandemic, Mississippi Legislature will reconvene on May 18

The Mississippi Legislature plans to reconvene on May 18, two months after lawmakers paused their session in response to the spread of the coronavirus.

According to a joint press release, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann and Speaker Philip Gunn may decide to resume the 125-day session and call lawmakers back to Jackson even earlier — if needed.

"Legislative leadership is also working on establishing protocol for working within and visiting the Capitol as shelter-in-place restrictions begin to be lifted," the release said. "Their goal is to allow as much access as possible while prioritizing the health and safety of those in the building."

The release said all state agencies "currently have the funds required to meet their immediate financial needs."

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