SB 3076 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Appropriation; Transportation, Department of - State Aid Road Construction, Office of.

SB 3076 appropriates $367,353,926 for Mississippi's Office of State Aid Road Construction within the Department of Transportation for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It specifically allocates $5,351,418 for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits) for 54 authorized staff positions, with strict rules preventing transfers to other budget categories or using funds for promotions/salary increases for current employees. The bill also authorizes up to $500,000 in reimbursements from the Mississippi Development Authority for engineering services provided to local governments. This is a funding bill, not a policy change, focused solely on budget allocation for road construction office operations.

Issues: ✓ Transportation

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Feb 23, 2026 Signed Mar 25, 2026

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What changed between versions

As Passed the upper → Current version · 5 edits

MODERATE

The total appropriation for the Office of State Aid Road Construction was reduced by approximately $21,646, with a reallocation within Personal Services that shifted funds from salaries and fringe benefits toward vacancy funding. The $55 million bridge program was broadened to cover 'other deficient bridge projects' beyond just the Local System Bridge Program. A repeal date that would have contradicted the effective date was removed, fixing what appears to have been a drafting error.

FISCAL

Total appropriation decreased from $367,353,926 to $367,332,280 (a reduction of $21,646).

Employee Salaries, Wages and Fringe Benefits decreased from $4,990,926 to $4,883,026, while Vacancy Funding increased from $360,492 to $446,746. The net effect is a $21,646 reduction in total Special Funds.

SCOPE

Section 4 expanded the $55 million bridge appropriation from covering only 'replacement of structurally deficient bridges on the Local System Bridge Program (LSBP)' to also covering 'other deficient bridge projects,' broadening eligibility for funding.

TIMELINE

The cutoff date for filling headcounts that triggers proportional adjustment of Vacancy Funding was changed from February 1, 2026 to March 1, 2026, giving the agency an additional month before adjustments apply.

Section 15 removed the clause 'shall stand repealed on June 30, 2026.' This date preceded the July 1, 2026 effective date and would have rendered the act immediately expired upon taking effect, so its removal corrects a drafting error.

As Introduced → Committee Substitute · 13 edits

MAJOR

The Committee Substitute version of SB 3076 increased the total appropriation from $235,772,305 to $367,353,926, added two new sections for bridge replacement funding and Project Poppy, and introduced detailed performance measures for the Office of State Aid Road Construction. The bill also expanded oversight requirements and clarified how vacancy funding and personnel escalations must be managed.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include specific funding for replacing structurally deficient bridges ($55 million) and Project Poppy ($50,000), and added performance metrics that the agency must achieve to justify continued funding.

FISCAL

Total appropriation increased from $235,772,305 to $367,353,926, representing a significant increase in available funds for the fiscal year 2027.

Added Section 4 providing $55 million specifically for replacing structurally deficient bridges on the Local System Bridge Program.

Added Section 13 allocating $50,000 from the Project Poppy Fund to expedite services needed for that program.

Vacancy Funding amount increased from $302,615 to $360,492 within the Personal Services allocation.

Special Funds total increased from $5,293,541 to $5,351,418.

REQUIREMENT

Added Section 6 establishing 20 specific performance measures the agency must achieve, including administrative cost ratios, project completion numbers, and bridge replacement targets.

Added Section 7 requiring the agency to notify legislators before awarding projects in their districts and to include specific legislative acknowledgment on project signage.

Added Section 8 authorizing funds for compliance with National Bridge Inspection Standards and Federal Highway Administration requirements.

Added Section 9 clarifying bidding procedures for contracts under the Economic Development Highway Act.

Added Section 10 authorizing transfers between special funds up to 20% of the total allocated for administration, planning, construction, maintenance, or inspection.

Added Section 11 giving preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind when purchasing commodities or equipment.

Added Section 12 requiring compliance with Mississippi Code Section 27-104-25 regarding state agency indebtedness limits.

TECHNICAL

Removed original page headers and formatting artifacts from the As Introduced version.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 19, 2026 · House Mar 12, 2026

How they voted

50–0

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 52

Feb 19, 2026

D Democratic18

17 Yea 1

94% Yea

R Republican34

33 Yea 1

97% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

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Committee

Amendments

Mar 25, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by Governor

executive

Mar 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

Concurred in Amend From House

upper

Mar 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed As Amended

lower

Mar 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Amended

lower

Mar 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

lower

Feb 24, 2026

Committee

Referred To Appropriations E;Appropriations A

lower

Feb 23, 2026

Introduced

Transmitted To House

upper

Feb 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed

upper

Feb 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

upper

Feb 17, 2026

Committee

Referred To Appropriations

upper

1 primary · 6 co-sponsors