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MississippiHB 18992026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Appropriation; Pearl River Valley Water Supply 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.

Fee breaks for REZ tags and events

The district must agree to waive traffic control fees for vehicles with a REZ tag before it can spend this money. If a local government or nonprofit wins the bid for the ESPN Bass Masters Classic or the FLW Major Open, those events skip the lottery, get priority dates, and pay no launch or special event fees. The Catch A Dream Foundation Bass Classic is set for the first Sunday in May, gets lottery exemption and priority for that date, and pays no launch or special event fees. These rules apply beginning July 1, 2026.

More staffing and overtime pay at water district

The district can staff 99 permanent jobs and 1 time-limited job. It provides $200,000 for overtime, callback, and standby pay. These jobs and funds are available starting July 1, 2026.

Preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind

When two bids are equal in price, quality, and service, the district gives Mississippi Industries for the Blind the tie-breaker. The same preference applies when the district buys without competitive bids. This rule starts July 1, 2026.

Funding for reservoir repairs and dredging

The law gives the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District $28.8 million for Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027). It funds $400,000 for a spillway gates study, with $200,000 from the Capital Expense Fund. It provides $1.75 million for dredging and lets the district use the Ross Barnett Reservoir Dredging Fund. It also provides $4 million for parks and campgrounds and $4 million to repair Northshore Parkway Causeway and the east side of the Breakers. Money is available starting July 1, 2026.

Tighter rules for deposits and salaries

The district must keep most approved funds on deposit at a state depository and earn interest. The rate must be at least 1 percentage point below the discount rate on U.S. Treasury bills of similar maturity, as set by the State Treasurer. The district cannot use state general funds from this act to replace lost federal or special funds for salaries. These rules take effect 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: 344 • No: 0

House vote • 3/29/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 121 • No: 0

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: 122 • No: 0

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,McLendon

    3/19/2026Senate

  9. Conferees Named Bounds,Cockerham,Mangold

    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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