SB 2648 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans; authorize MSU Extension Service and Alcorn State to assist poultry farmers with.

SB 2648 authorizes Mississippi State University Extension Service to provide technical assistance to poultry farmers in developing nutrient management plans required by federal and state environmental regulations. This includes on-site evaluations, guidance, and document preparation to help farmers comply with environmental rules. The bill explicitly states that MSU Extension is not required to offer these services without dedicated funding, and it will take effect on July 1, 2026. The measure directly affects poultry farmers needing regulatory compliance support, with no mandate for service delivery without available resources.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Signed Mar 19, 2026
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What changed between versions

As Passed the upper Current version · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill was amended to add Alcorn State University College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences as a co-authorized entity alongside Mississippi State University Extension Service to assist poultry farmers in developing Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans. This expands the pool of institutions that can provide this technical assistance. A minor cross-reference correction was also made.
SCOPE

Alcorn State University College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences is now authorized alongside Mississippi State University Extension Service to assist poultry farmers with developing Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans.

TECHNICAL

Cross-reference in Section 1(2) was corrected from 'Section 1 of this act' to 'subsection 1 of this section' for accuracy.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 10, 2026 · House Mar 4, 2026

How they voted

520
Passed
Total votes 52
Feb 10, 2026
D Democratic18
18 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican34
34 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
13
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Mar 19, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor
executive
Mar 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Concurred in Amend From House
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed As Amended
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Amended
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Committee
Referred To Agriculture
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Feb 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
upper
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
Referred To Agriculture
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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