SB 2012 appropriates $138 million in state funds and $1.8 million in special funds for Mississippi's Department of Employment Security to cover its operational costs during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill specifically allocates $30 million for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits for employees), with strict rules prohibiting diversion of these funds to other purposes or exceeding budgeted headcount levels. It also designates $138 million from the Unemployment Trust Fund to support One-Stop Career Centers and unemployment compensation administration, including staffing, technology, and accessibility improvements. This funding bill directly affects the department’s budget and staffing operations but does not change eligibility rules or program benefits.
HB 20 appropriates $92.9 million from general funds and $1.578 billion from special funds to the Mississippi Department of Human Services (DHS) for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026), covering operational expenses. It restricts spending to authorized duties under state/federal law and mandates strict limits on "Personal Services" funds (covering salaries, benefits, and vacancy funding totaling $113.9 million), requiring DHS to maintain headcount levels and avoid exceeding budgeted amounts for personnel costs. The bill also directs $1 million from DHS special funds to the Department of Health’s Child Care Licensure Program by July 31, 2025. This funding measure directly affects DHS’s ability to operate its programs, including child care services, by allocating specific resources for personnel and agency expenses.
SB 2010 allocates $69.27 million in state funds for Mississippi's Community College Board to cover administrative costs and specific programs for fiscal year 2026. It directly affects community colleges, students (through GED test fee reimbursements), and workforce training initiatives by providing $50.8 million for workforce education, $30 million for career/technical programs, and $542,459 for the Greenville Higher Education Center. Key mechanisms include funding from the Education Enhancement Fund, fees for virtual programs, and requirements that funds cover only new obligations starting July 1, 2025. The bill does not change laws but authorizes spending for existing operations and student support services.
HB 21 appropriates $7,384,650 (including $7,084,650 from general funds and $300,000 from special funds) to cover the State Fire Academy's expenses for fiscal year 2026. The bill specifically restricts $5.3 million to "Personal Services" (employee salaries, wages, and benefits) for 62 authorized positions, requiring compliance with Mississippi's salary rules and preventing funds from being used for promotions or salary increases beyond the appropriation. It mandates training 8,100 students at an average cost of $1,151.60 per student and requires detailed financial reporting to the legislature. The funding directly affects the State Fire Academy's operations and staff compensation.
This bill appropriates $23.88 million from state funds for Mississippi's Public Employees' Retirement System during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It specifically allocates $12.99 million for employee salaries, benefits, and filling 168 authorized positions (including one new "Retirement Benefits" role), with $731,871 reserved exclusively for filling unfilled vacancies - not for promotions or salary increases. The bill strictly prohibits exceeding these funds for personnel costs, requires maintaining detailed financial records matching prior years, and establishes a separate fund for building maintenance using rental income from the system's Jackson office. It directly affects Retirement System staff and their operational budgeting.
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 2050 renames the "Secretary of State Land Improvement Fund" as the "Land Improvement Fund" and transfers its administration from the Secretary of State to the Department of Finance and Administration. It directs $13 million from the Capital Expense Fund to this fund for improving LeFleur's Bluff State Park, and creates a new "LIFT at the Mississippi Children's Museum Fund" to receive $5 million for museum construction, upgrades, and statewide workforce development training. The bill ensures unspent funds in either account carry over annually without lapsing into the General Fund. These changes affect state park management and the Mississippi Children's Museum in Jackson.
