HB 24 appropriates $4,657,022 from state special funds to cover the operating costs of Mississippi's State Board of Medical Licensure for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill specifically allocates $2,958,098 for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits for employees), with strict limits on headcount (32 permanent positions) and prohibitions against using these funds for promotions or salary increases beyond established rates. It requires the board to meet performance targets like 100% online license renewals and resolving 90% of complaints within seven days, while mandating detailed financial reporting to the legislature. The funds cannot replace withdrawn federal funds or violate IRS reporting rules for contract employees.
HB 3 appropriates $20.7 million from general funds and $252.7 million from special funds to support Mississippi's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill directly affects DEQ staff by setting strict limits on personal services spending (including salaries and vacancies), requiring that no more than $34.6 million be used for personnel, and prohibiting fund transfers to other categories. It authorizes 13 new positions (8 permanent, 5 time-limited), such as Environmental Engineers and Geologists, while mandating detailed accounting and compliance with Mississippi’s Variable Compensation Plan. The funding aims to maintain DEQ operations without increasing personnel costs beyond the approved budget.
SB 2047 reauthorizes the expenditure of $68.7 million in unspent Gulf Coast Restoration Funds for specific coastal restoration and development projects in Mississippi. The bill directs funds to cities (like Gulfport, Long Beach, and Ocean Springs), counties (including Pearl River and Harrison), redevelopment authorities, universities (such as Mississippi State University), and organizations for projects including harbor restoration, road improvements, downtown revitalization, and economic development sites. It does not create new funding but reallocates leftover funds from prior fiscal years to continue previously authorized projects, such as the Long Beach Harbor Complex Restoration and the Mississippi Cyber Center. The bill was signed into law by the governor on June 2, 2025, and applies to fiscal year 2026.
SB 2002 is a funding bill that allocates $86.1 million (from state general and special funds) to support 15 specific research centers and programs at Mississippi's public universities for fiscal year 2026. It directly affects institutions like the Mississippi State Chemical Laboratory, Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, Mississippi Law Research Institute, and Jackson State University's Urban Research Center. The bill specifies exact dollar amounts for each program, such as $8.6 million for the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory and $5.4 million for the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences. This is a routine appropriations bill that provides operating funds for existing university research initiatives, not a policy change.
HB 43 appropriates $4,713,545 from general funds and $9,921,012 from special funds (including $2,118,966 from the Education Enhancement Fund) to cover the Mississippi Authority for Educational Television's (MAET) expenses for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). The bill specifically restricts $6,550,368 of these funds for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, benefits, and vacancy funding), limiting MAET to 87 total authorized positions (80 permanent, 7 time-limited) and prohibiting use for public relations or replacing federal funds. It requires MAET to maintain detailed financial records matching its 2025 reporting standards and mandates that any 2027 budget request follow the same format. This is a routine budget appropriation bill, now law after passing the legislature and being signed by the governor on June 2, 2025.
SB 2003 appropriates $7,887,984 from the State General Fund and $335,000 from the Education Enhancement Fund to support Alcorn State University's agricultural research, extension, and land-grant programs for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The funds directly support specific programs, including $165,000 for the Poultry Sciences Research Center and $715,000 for broader agricultural research (covering poultry, animal, and environmental science). The bill specifies that general funds cannot replace withdrawn federal or special funds and requires compliance with state budgeting rules. It was signed into law by the governor on June 4, 2025, and takes effect July 1, 2025.
SB 2018 appropriates $330,227 from Mississippi’s state treasury to fund the State Board of Funeral Services for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It specifically requires $135,614 of this amount to cover only staff salaries, wages, and benefits for the board’s two authorized positions, with strict rules preventing use for promotions, title changes, or exceeding budget limits. The bill mandates detailed accounting of all expenditures and prohibits transferring funds to other categories or using them to replace withdrawn federal funds. It also requires the board to comply with Mississippi’s salary plans and reporting standards, and gives preference to the Mississippi Industries for the Blind for certain purchases. This is a routine budget allocation with no policy changes, directly affecting the board’s staffing and financial operations.
SB 2039 allocates $6,164,999 in state funds for the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission's operations during fiscal year 2026, including $5,000,826 specifically for employee salaries and benefits. The bill strictly limits "Personal Services" spending to $5.00M (covering salaries, fringe benefits, and vacancy funding for 55 authorized positions) and requires the Commission to maintain detailed records and meet specific performance targets, such as resolving 900 cases within three months. It also appropriates $25,000 for the Second Injury Fund and mandates a safety training contract with the private sector. This is a funding bill with no new policy provisions, solely authorizing budgeted expenditures for the Commission's existing responsibilities.
SB 2006 appropriates $6,262,007 from the State General Fund and $1,369,899 from special sources (including $450,000 from the Education Enhancement Fund) to cover the operating and maintenance costs of Mississippi State University's Forest and Wildlife Research Center for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill specifies that general funds cannot replace withdrawn federal or special funds and requires that any matching federal grants be accounted for under the special source funds. It also reappropriates $1,000,000 from the Capital Expense Fund for Deer Lab renovations, subject to prior unexpended balances. This is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes, directly affecting the research center’s operations.
HB 14 appropriates $44.8 million for Mississippi's State Soil and Water Conservation Commission for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The funds cover the Commission's administrative expenses and programs under existing law, with $566,583 from general funds and $44,274,797 from special source funds. Key provisions restrict how personal services funds (salaries, wages, and vacancy funding) can be used, requiring strict adherence to budget limits and prohibiting their reallocation to non-salary purposes. The bill mandates detailed accounting and ensures funds align with the state's Variable Compensation Plan for employee pay. This is a routine funding measure, not a policy change, directly affecting the Commission's operational budget.
SB 2048 reappropiates unspent funds from Mississippi's Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund to specific state agencies for fiscal year 2026. It directs $37.6 million to the Office of Workforce Development, $358.7 million to the Department of Environmental Quality for water infrastructure grants, and $295.4 million to the State Department of Health for rural water projects, among other allocations. All funds must stay within their originally authorized purposes and cannot exceed unexpended balances as of June 30, 2025. The bill continues existing pandemic recovery programs without creating new funding or changing program objectives.
HB 16 approves $30,185,481 in state funds for the Yellow Creek State Inland Port Authority to cover its fiscal year 2026 expenses (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It allocates $15 million for capital projects and $50,000 for overtime pay, while requiring the authority to maintain detailed financial records and give preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing decisions. The bill, signed into law on June 4, 2025, is a funding appropriation with no new policy provisions.
