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MississippiHB 18952026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Appropriation; Port Authority, State.

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, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Port funding and 39 jobs approved

The law provides $78,569,033 for the Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. It authorizes 39 permanent positions and no time-limited positions. It sets aside $225,000 for overtime, callback, or standby pay. The money supports day-to-day port operations and staff.

Tie bids favor Industries for the Blind

When two or more bids are equal in price, quality, and service, the port gives preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind. The same preference applies when a purchase is made without competitive bids. This helps that supplier win contracts and support workers with disabilities.

Stricter rules on port spending

The port must spend this money only on activities directly tied to port operations. It cannot use state general funds to replace lost federal or special salary funds. It cannot incur debts beyond the amount appropriated, and officers can be held responsible if they do. The agency must keep accounting and personnel records as in Fiscal Year 2026 and submit its Fiscal Year 2028 budget with the same detail as Fiscal Year 2027. Payments must be made by signed checks under standard state procedures. These rules apply starting July 1, 2026.

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: 117 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 51 • No: 0

House vote • 2/19/2026

Passed

Yes: 122 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/25/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/20/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/20/2026House

  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

    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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