Appropriation; Library Commission.
HB 1770 funds the Mississippi Library Commission for fiscal year 2026 with $10,946,838 from the State General Fund and $4,863,028 from special funds. It authorizes 48 permanent and 1 temporary position, requires strict budget adherence (no salary increases without new funds), and mandates $493,847 from the Education Enhancement Fund specifically for the Magnolia Database program. The bill ensures funds are used for library operations, staff support, and performance targets like resolving 1,150 help desk tickets and hosting 40 continuing education workshops. It directly affects public libraries statewide through the Library Commission's operations and the Magnolia Database initiative.
Bill status
died
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 21, 2025
Last action Mar 29, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill was amended after passing the House to add specific performance measures for the Mississippi Library Commission, create new funding allocations for Magnolia database and health insurance, and insert a preference for the Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing decisions. These changes expand the bill's scope beyond simple appropriations to include measurable outcomes and targeted spending requirements.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from a standard appropriation bill to include performance metrics, specific fund allocations for particular programs, and procurement preferences.
REQUIREMENT
Added Section 8 requiring at least $1,350,000 be spent on the Magnolia Database.
Added Section 11 granting preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing commodities or equipment.
Added Section 9 with specific performance measures including help desk tickets resolved, workshops held, library visits, patron usage statistics, and interlibrary loan metrics.
FISCAL
Added Section 10 allocating $4,802,939 for health insurance costs for full-time library staff.
Reorganized funding sections to clarify that Section 2 funds include specific allocations from the Education Enhancement Fund for Magnolia ($493,847) and MAGNOLIA ($350,000).
Floor votes · Senate Mar 12, 2025
How they voted
50–1
Passed
Total votes 51
Mar 12, 2025
D
Democratic16
100% Yea
R
Republican35
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Mar 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed As Amended
upper
Mar 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Amended
upper
Mar 7, 2025
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Committee
Referred To Appropriations
upper
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced
Transmitted To Senate
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
lower
Feb 17, 2025
Committee
Referred To Appropriations E;Appropriations A
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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