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MississippiHB 18962026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Appropriation; Marine Resources, Department of.

Sponsored By: C. Scott Bounds (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Appropriations BAppropriations AAppropriations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Marine officers get uniform allowance

Mississippi Marine Conservation Officers and Supervisors can receive up to $600 per year for uniforms. The law does not set the exact amount each person receives.

More money for marine programs

For fiscal year 2027, the law provides $3.7 million in state funds and $316.5 million in special funds for the Marine Resources Department. The special funds include $3.05 million from state taxes on gasoline, oil, and other petroleum products. The special-fund total includes $152.7 million for earlier coastal and marine project awards, including infrastructure and restoration work. Special trust funds must stay in trust accounts, and unspent balances carry into the next fiscal year.

Coastal project grants face new rules

The law provides $18.36 million for Tidelands projects in fiscal year 2027, including public access, management, bond repayment, and prior-year projects. Local governments seeking funds for the next fiscal year must submit proposals by July 1, 2026; multi-year, high-dollar, multi-phase, and fund-stacking projects get low priority. Recipients must follow state rules, may be audited, and must report spending every six months while projects are active. The Department can shift funds between approved projects when a recipient requests it and completes Form TTF-6.

Limits on marine agency pay spending

For fiscal year 2027, the Department can spend up to $14.87 million on personal services for 108 permanent and 65 time-limited positions. This includes $822,580 for vacancies, which can help fill positions but cannot pay raises or promotions for current employees. Salary spending must follow state pay rules and stay within the limit; some staffing or salary changes need written state approval and proof of extra funds.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • C. Scott Bounds

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Brent Anderson

    Republican • House

  • Bryant W. Clark

    Democratic • House

  • Casey Eure

    Republican • House

  • Jeff Hale

    Republican • House

  • Lataisha Jackson

    Democratic • House

  • Bill Pigott

    Republican • House

  • John Read

    Republican • House

  • Tracey T. Rosebud

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 343 • No: 0

House vote • 3/30/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 118 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 3/30/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 52 • 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

    4/6/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/1/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/1/2026House

  4. Unanimous Consent Granted

    3/31/2026Senate

  5. Unanimous Consent Granted

    3/31/2026House

  6. Conference Report Adopted

    3/30/2026Senate

  7. Conference Report Adopted

    3/30/2026House

  8. Conference Report Filed

    3/30/2026House

  9. Conference Report Filed

    3/30/2026Senate

  10. Recommitted For Further Conf

    3/30/2026House

  11. Recommitted For Further Conf

    3/30/2026Senate

  12. Conference Report Filed

    3/30/2026Senate

  13. Conference Report Filed

    3/30/2026House

  14. Recommitted For Further Conf

    3/29/2026Senate

  15. Recommitted For Further Conf

    3/29/2026House

  16. Conference Report Filed

    3/27/2026Senate

  17. Conference Report Filed

    3/27/2026House

  18. Conferees Named Hopson,McCaughn,Thompson

    3/19/2026Senate

  19. Conferees Named Cockerham,Eure,Anderson (122nd)

    3/19/2026House

  20. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

    3/18/2026House

  21. Returned For Concurrence

    3/13/2026Senate

  22. Passed As Amended

    3/12/2026Senate

  23. Amended

    3/12/2026Senate

  24. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/12/2026Senate

  25. Referred To Appropriations

    2/27/2026Senate

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