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MississippiHB 18922026 Regular SessionHouse

Appropriation; Foresters, Board of Registration for.

Sponsored By: C. Scott Bounds (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Appropriations BAppropriations AAppropriations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Funding and IT upgrades for Foresters Board

The state provides $69,247 for the State Board of Registration for Foresters for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Of this, $18,626 is set aside to upgrade the licensing database and system. The State Treasurer pays the money on warrants from the State Fiscal Officer, based on proper requisitions. This is a one-time, fiscal-year appropriation.

Preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind

Starting July 1, 2026, when two or more bids are equal in price, quality, and service, the Board gives preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind. The same preference applies when the Board buys without competitive bids.

Spending limits and recordkeeping rules

Starting July 1, 2026, the Board must keep full accounting and personnel records like in Fiscal Year 2026. Its FY2028 budget request must match the format and detail used for the FY2027 request to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. The agency cannot spend or incur debt above this appropriation and must follow Section 27-104-25. Officers who allow overspending can be held personally liable, including on their official bonds.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • C. Scott Bounds

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Brent Anderson

    House

  • Bryant W. Clark

    Democratic • House

  • Casey Eure

    Republican • House

  • Jeff Hale

    Republican • House

  • Reginald Jackson

    Democratic • Senate

  • Bill Pigott

    Republican • House

  • John Read

    Republican • House

  • Tracey T. Rosebud

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 290 • No: 0

House vote • 3/18/2026

Concurred in Amend From Senate

Yes: 119 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 51 • No: 0

House vote • 2/19/2026

Passed

Yes: 120 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/25/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/20/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/19/2026House

  4. Concurred in Amend From Senate

    3/18/2026House

  5. Returned For Concurrence

    3/13/2026Senate

  6. Passed As Amended

    3/12/2026Senate

  7. Amended

    3/12/2026Senate

  8. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/12/2026Senate

  9. Referred To Appropriations

    2/27/2026Senate

  10. Transmitted To Senate

    2/20/2026House

  11. Passed

    2/19/2026House

  12. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/18/2026House

  13. DR - TSDP: AP To A1

    2/18/2026House

  14. DR - TSDP: A1 To AP

    2/17/2026House

  15. Referred To Appropriations B;Appropriations A

    2/16/2026House

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