HB 6 appropriates $361,546 from the State General Fund and $344,758 from the Grand Gulf Military Monument Commission's special fund to cover the operation, maintenance, and building repairs of the Grand Gulf Military Monument during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill restricts personnel spending to authorized salaries, fringe benefits, and filling vacancies (with $290,170 allocated for these purposes), requiring strict compliance with state personnel rules and budget limits.
SB 2008 allocates $47.3 million from state funds and $11 million from federal sources to support Mississippi's student financial aid programs for fiscal year 2026. It prioritizes aid for students from families earning under $42,500 annually (based on income thresholds in Section 11) and prohibits funding for specific loan programs like the Southeast Asia POW/MIA Grant. The bill requires detailed annual reports tracking recipients, award amounts, repayment status, and institutional distribution of funds. It also restricts students from receiving multiple state grant awards simultaneously in the same enrollment term.
SB 2034 appropriates $173.6 million in state funds for Mississippi National Guard operations during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It covers general expenses ($9.5 million), military programs ($164 million), and specific initiatives like the Youth Challenge Program ($2.3 million), Armed Forces Museum ($663,124), and the Sonny Montgomery Center ($300,000). The funding comes from general state funds, specialized accounts (e.g., Camp Shelby Timber Fund), and $4 million redirected from the Education Enhancement Fund. This is a routine budget allocation with no new policy requirements, solely authorizing financial support for existing Guard activities and facilities.
HB 10 authorizes $7,764,319 in state funds for the Pat Harrison Waterway District to cover its operations and specific projects during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It directly allocates $700,000 for park facility repairs (including bath houses and cabins, but excluding Flint Creek Horse Trail) and $480,000 for dam repairs. The bill requires the district to maintain detailed financial records, submit annual reports on repairs and a five-year project plan to the legislature, and prioritize purchases from Mississippi Industries for the Blind. It also mandates that funds be deposited at interest and spent in compliance with state budget laws. The bill passed and was signed into law on June 4, 2025.
HB 37 appropriates $4,491,135 from general funds and $728,000 from special funds to cover the operating expenses of Mississippi's Office of State Public Defender for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The funds support 25 permanent staff positions, indigent parental representation in abuse/neglect cases, youth defender services, and a rural public defense pilot program. It also allocates $60,000 to support Hinds County's Public Defender office using reappropriated funds. The bill requires performance reporting on case processing targets and mandates that all spending comply with state budget laws. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, directly affecting the State Public Defender's office and the clients it serves.
HB 15 appropriates $19.6 million from general funds and $75.7 million from special funds (including $5.75 million from gasoline taxes) to support Mississippi's Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks for fiscal year 2026. The funds cover the department's operations, including staff salaries, park maintenance, and programs like Project WILD, which receives $125,335 from the Education Enhancement Fund. The bill specifies strict limits on "Personal Services" funding for salaries and staffing headcounts (514 permanent and 51 time-limited positions) to prevent overspending. It requires detailed annual spending reports to the legislature and ensures funds are used only for authorized purposes without replacing federal or other special funds.
SB 2045 appropriates $3,206,626 from the State General Fund and $637,372 from Special Funds to cover the Governor's Office, staff, and mansion operations for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It authorizes 39 permanent and 7 time-limited staff positions for these operations and requires detailed financial records matching the prior fiscal year’s standards. The bill also directs preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing decisions when bids are equal. This is a routine funding measure for existing executive branch operations, not a policy change affecting the public.
HB 13 allocates $2,566,599 in state funds for Mississippi's Public Utilities Staff to cover expenses during fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill specifically provides $2,340,120 for staff salaries and benefits (including $380,713 for filling vacant positions) and $80,000 for the "Atlas Project." It strictly limits fund usage - requiring all money to stay within "Personal Services" for salaries (no transfers to other categories) and mandating compliance with state personnel salary rules and budget caps. This is a routine funding measure for existing agency operations, not a new policy.
This bill appropriates $73.47 million total for Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine for fiscal year 2026. It allocates $20.57 million from general funds for operations and $52.90 million from special sources (including $750,000 from the Education Enhancement Fund), specifically funding the Wise Center construction ($17.5 million), rural veterinarian scholarships ($120,000), and Chronic Wasting Disease testing ($125,000). The bill requires the college to track performance metrics like 95% graduation pass rates on vet licensing exams and 40,000 annual animal clinic visits. It mandates efficient spending and reporting to the legislature on these targets.
HB 1 appropriates $26.8 million for Mississippi's Department of Archives and History for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026), primarily covering staff salaries and operations. The bill allocates $13.1 million from general funds and $13.8 million from special funds, with strict rules requiring over $12.4 million to be used solely for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits) and prohibiting the use of "Vacancy Funding" for employee raises or promotions. It also dedicates $2 million from the Mississippi Landmark Grant Fund specifically for preserving historic properties. The bill ensures funds are spent within budget limits and requires detailed accounting for all expenditures.
HB 12 appropriates $5,515,418 total for Mississippi's Public Service Commission (PSC) to cover its fiscal year 2026 operating expenses, including $5,050,924 from the General Fund and $464,494 from special funds. The bill strictly limits funding for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits) to support 51 permanent and 6 time-limited staff positions, prohibiting use for promotions or salary increases beyond approved headcounts. It requires the PSC to meet specific performance targets, such as resolving 4,600 utility complaints within 3 days and maintaining average electricity costs at 87.83% of the national average. This funding directly affects the PSC's ability to regulate utilities and handle public complaints. The bill is a routine budget allocation with no new policy changes.
HB 18 appropriates $1.76 million in state funds for the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering to cover its operating expenses during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill specifically allocates $983,084 for "Personal Services" (employee salaries, benefits, and filling open positions), with strict rules: funds cannot be used for promotions or salary increases, must follow the state’s Variable Compensation Plan, and require prior approval for any new staffing. It also mandates that the Board cannot issue wigology licenses (only cosmetology/barbering licenses) and allows existing wig specialists to continue practicing under prior rules. The funding must be used efficiently to meet specific performance targets, such as processing 3,120 cosmetology exams and issuing licenses within 14 days.
