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signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 3069: Appropriation; Workers' Compensation Commission.

SB 3069 appropriates $6,391,102 from the State General Fund to cover the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission's operating expenses for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It specifically allocates $25,000 for the Second Injury Fund and sets detailed spending limits for "Personal Services," including salaries for key roles: Commission Chairman ($142,200), Members ($137,800), and Administrative Law Judges ($132,900). The bill restricts how funds can be used, requiring strict adherence to headcount limits and prohibiting transfers to other budget categories, with oversight by the State Personnel Board to ensure compliance with salary and staffing rules. This is a funding measure for the Commission's existing operations, not a new policy.
Briggs Hopson (R) · 5 co-sponsors
signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 3063: Appropriation; Community and Junior College Board - Support for community and junior colleges.

SB 3063 appropriates $233,257,625 for Mississippi's public community and junior colleges during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds, distributed based on student enrollment (using full-time equivalent counts), support college operations and include special weights for nursing and allied health programs. This funding directly affects all 15 participating community colleges, including Hinds, Meridian, and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community Colleges, with $80.8 million specifically drawn from the Education Enhancement Fund. The bill also authorizes $32.6 million for employee health/life insurance through the state plan.
Briggs Hopson (R) · 6 co-sponsors
signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 3057: Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Cooperative Extension Service.

SB 3057 appropriates $34.37 million from general funds and $18.51 million from special sources (including $1.15 million from the Education Enhancement Fund) for the Mississippi Cooperative Extension Service’s fiscal year 2027 operations. The bill mandates that these funds support specific program areas: Agriculture, Family and Consumer Education, Natural Resources, 4-H, and Business/Community Development in all counties. It requires the agency to meet detailed performance targets, such as delivering 270,000 educational contacts in Agriculture and 370,000 total contacts in Natural Resources. The bill also prohibits using general funds to replace federal or special funds and directs reporting on performance metrics for the 2028 budget request.
Briggs Hopson (R) · 6 co-sponsors
signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 3093: Appropriation; Animal Health, Board of.

SB 3093 appropriates $1,918,372 from general funds and $1,226,949 from special funds to cover the Mississippi Board of Animal Health's expenses for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill primarily funds salaries, wages, and benefits for the Board’s staff, with strict limits requiring all allocated funds to be used for "Personal Services" and prohibiting transfers to other budget categories. It mandates that the Board maintain headcount levels (23 permanent and 5 time-limited positions) and ensures no employee’s salary falls below the state minimum, while requiring detailed accounting of all expenditures. This is a funding bill, not a policy change, directly affecting the Board’s budget operations.
Briggs Hopson (R) · 6 co-sponsors
signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 3058: Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Forest and Wildlife Research Center.

SB 3058 appropriates $6,482,062 from the State General Fund and $1,375,700 from special funds (including $450,000 from the Education Enhancement Fund) to cover the operating costs of Mississippi State University’s Forest and Wildlife Research Center for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill specifies that general funds cannot replace federal or special funds already allocated for salaries, requires matching federal grants to be reported, and mandates that funds be used in compliance with existing state budget laws. It directly affects Mississippi State University’s research center operations and its funding sources, with no new policy changes beyond the allocation. The bill is procedural and focuses solely on funding the center’s ongoing maintenance and operations.
Briggs Hopson (R) · 6 co-sponsors
signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 3096: Appropriation; Military Department.

SB 3096 appropriates $260.6 million in state funds for Mississippi National Guard operations during fiscal year 2027, covering general expenses and specific programs. It directly funds the Mississippi National Guard, Camp Shelby facilities, the Youth Challenge Program ($2.34 million), the Armed Forces Military Museum ($663,124), and the State Educational Assistance Program ($5.3 million). The bill prohibits using general funds to reimburse National Guard members for training costs (requiring federal funds instead) and mandates preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind in procurement. All funds must comply with existing state budget laws and be reported annually to legislative committees.
Briggs Hopson (R) · 5 co-sponsors
signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 3075: Appropriation; Pharmacy, Board of.

SB 3075 appropriates $4,398,210 in state funds for the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy to cover its expenses during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027), with $2,897,314 specifically designated for salaries, wages, and benefits for its 21 authorized permanent staff positions. The bill restricts how these funds can be used, requiring that salary increases and headcount changes comply with Mississippi’s Variable Compensation Plan and not exceed the allocated budget without legislative approval. It mandates that the Board achieve 100% of licenses and renewals processed within specified timeframes (10 business days for new licenses, 2 for renewals). This funding bill directly affects the Board of Pharmacy’s operational budget and staffing, with no policy changes beyond financial allocation.
Briggs Hopson (R) · 6 co-sponsors
signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 3089: Appropriation; Emergency Management Agency.

SB 3089 appropriates $5.8 million from the State General Fund and $28.7 million from a special fund to support the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for fiscal year 2027, including establishing a Disaster Relief Reserve Fund. The bill requires $19.1 million of these funds to be used exclusively for personnel costs - salaries, wages, and fringe benefits - for up to 183 authorized positions (122 permanent and 61 time-limited), with strict rules to prevent overspending. It prohibits using general funds to replace federal or special funds for salaries and mandates that "Vacancy Funding" must fill vacant positions, not provide raises for current employees. MEMA directly benefits as the recipient of these funds to carry out disaster response and relief programs.
Briggs Hopson (R) · 6 co-sponsors
signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 3067: Appropriation; Public Safety, Department of.

SB 3067 appropriates $165 million from the State General Fund and $111 million from the State Treasury to fund the Mississippi Department of Public Safety for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It allocates $153 million specifically for "Personal Services" (employee salaries, wages, and benefits) to cover 1,751 authorized positions (1,685 permanent and 66 time-limited). The bill requires that "Vacancy Funding" be used only to fill unfilled positions - not for raises, promotions, or salary increases - and mandates strict budget adherence, with the State Personnel Board monitoring compliance to prevent overspending. This funding ensures the department can operate within its allocated budget while maintaining staffing levels.
Briggs Hopson (R) · 5 co-sponsors
signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 3054: Appropriation; IHL - Subsidiary programs.

SB 3054 appropriates $39.8 million from the State General Fund and $48.0 million from special sources (like federal funds and student fees) for fiscal year 2027 to support 18 designated research programs, laboratories, and administrative offices at Mississippi's public universities. The bill specifies exact funding amounts for entities like the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory ($8.7 million), Mississippi Law Research Institute ($922,966), and the Executive Office of the Board of Trustees ($21.5 million). These funds maintain ongoing operations for research, education, and community initiatives at the listed institutions, including the Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems and Mississippi Mineral Resources Research Institute. The bill does not create new programs but allocates existing funds to sustain current research and administrative activities.
Briggs Hopson (R) · 6 co-sponsors
signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 3066: Appropriation; Judicial Performance Commission.

This bill appropriates $891,741 from the State General Fund and $27,268 from the State Treasury to cover the Commission on Judicial Performance's expenses for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It authorizes six permanent staff positions, caps the director’s salary at chancellor-level pay (Mississippi Code §25-3-35), and requires detailed financial reporting. Additionally, $140,000 is specifically allocated to hire an attorney to audit and monitor Youth Courts operations. The bill funds existing commission operations without creating new policy, directly affecting the commission’s staffing and oversight capabilities.
Briggs Hopson (R) · 5 co-sponsors
signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 8, 2026

SB 3091: Appropriation; Agriculture and Commerce, Department of.

This bill appropriates $9,545,229 from the State General Fund and $18,998,335 from special sources for Mississippi's Department of Agriculture and Commerce for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It directly funds the department’s operations, including divisions like Plant Industry, Fair Commission, Livestock Coliseum, and the Agriculture Museum. Key provisions restrict $14,954,881 of the total to "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits), requiring strict adherence to budget limits and prohibiting use for promotions or salary increases for current staff. Funds must cover authorized headcounts (215 permanent, 13 time-limited positions) without exceeding appropriations, with specific rules for filling vacancies using "Vacancy Funding."
Briggs Hopson (R) · 6 co-sponsors
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