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MississippiHB 18982026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Appropriation; Pat Harrison Waterway District.

Sponsored By: C. Scott Bounds (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Appropriations BAppropriations AAppropriations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

2026-27 money and jobs for Pat Harrison

The state provides $9,876,696 to the Pat Harrison Waterway District for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. The district is authorized 39 permanent positions and 0 time-limited positions. The money supports its operations and projects during that year.

Money to repair parks and dams

The law sets aside $700,000 for park facility repairs, including bath houses and cabins. It also sets aside $480,000 for dam repairs. None of this money may be used for Flint Creek Horse Trail repairs. The district must send a report with photos on completed park repairs to the Legislature by December 1, 2026, and give a copy to the budget committee with next year's budget.

Purchasing tie-breaker to Mississippi Industries for the Blind

When two or more offers are equal in price, quality, and service, the district must choose Mississippi Industries for the Blind. The same tie-breaker applies for equal purchases made without competitive bids.

Yearly plan and audit required

Each year by July 15, the district must send a five-year plan to the Legislature. The plan must list priorities, goals, and projected project costs, with a copy to the budget committee in the current year's budget filing. The district must also provide an annual audit to the Legislature and send a copy to the budget committee with its budget.

Stronger rules for district funds

The district cannot use these general funds to replace federal or special salary funds that are withdrawn. It must keep accounting and personnel records in the same detailed format used in Fiscal Year 2026, and submit its FY2028 budget in the same detail as the FY2027 request. Most approved funds must be placed in an interest-earning state depository at a rate at least 1% below comparable U.S. Treasury bills; the State Fiscal Officer may hold enough cash for current payments. State agencies may not incur obligations above appropriation, and officials who do so can be held personally or on their bonds responsible.

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: 332 • No: 9

House vote • 3/29/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 113 • No: 6

Senate vote • 3/29/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 50 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 51 • No: 0

House vote • 2/19/2026

Passed

Yes: 118 • No: 3

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    4/6/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/31/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/31/2026House

  4. Conference Report Adopted

    3/29/2026Senate

  5. Conference Report Adopted

    3/29/2026House

  6. Conference Report Filed

    3/27/2026Senate

  7. Conference Report Filed

    3/27/2026House

  8. Conferees Named Hopson,Thompson,Jackson

    3/19/2026Senate

  9. Conferees Named Bounds,Cockerham,Rushing

    3/19/2026House

  10. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

    3/18/2026House

  11. Returned For Concurrence

    3/13/2026Senate

  12. Passed As Amended

    3/12/2026Senate

  13. Amended

    3/12/2026Senate

  14. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/12/2026Senate

  15. Referred To Appropriations

    2/27/2026Senate

  16. Transmitted To Senate

    2/20/2026House

  17. Passed

    2/19/2026House

  18. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/18/2026House

  19. DR - TSDP: AP To A1

    2/18/2026House

  20. DR - TSDP: A1 To AP

    2/17/2026House

  21. Referred To Appropriations B;Appropriations A

    2/16/2026House

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