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MississippiHB 19232026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Appropriation; Athletic Commission.

Sponsored By: Sam C. Mims, V (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Appropriations DAppropriations AAppropriations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Commission chairman receives annual pay

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Mississippi Athletic Commission chairman receives $32,500 per year for serving as the Commission’s ex officio recorder of permits and licenses.

Blind supplier gets commission preference

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Commission must prefer Mississippi Industries for the Blind when competing bids for goods or equipment match in price, quality, and service. The preference also applies when the Commission buys without competitive bids.

Funding for athletic commission operations

Beginning July 1, 2026, the government provides $174,704 from the Mississippi Athletic Commission Fund for Commission expenses through June 30, 2027. The Commission must keep detailed financial and personnel records and submit its next budget request in a format comparable to its current request. This money is not a direct household payment.

Limits on commission staff spending

For fiscal year 2027, the Commission can spend up to $58,259 in special funds on salaries, wages, and benefits for one permanent job and no time-limited jobs. Pay must follow the state compensation plan and stay above the state minimum; annualized personnel actions cannot exceed the cap. Vacancy funds can fill approved vacant jobs, but cannot pay for promotions or raises to current employees. Fiscal year 2028 personnel funding cannot exceed the fiscal year 2027 amount unless lawmakers add programs or jobs; salary actions that exceed the limit stop, except for essential new hires. Position increases need written approval and new funds, and general funds cannot replace special funds that are withdrawn.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Sam C. Mims, V

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Manly Barton

    Republican • House

  • Angela Cockerham

    Independent • House

  • John G. Faulkner

    Democratic • House

  • Joey Hood

    Republican • House

  • Jay McKnight

    Republican • House

  • John Read

    Republican • House

  • Randy Rushing

    Republican • House

  • Percy W. Watson

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 293 • No: 0

House vote • 3/18/2026

Concurred in Amend From Senate

Yes: 120 • 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 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 A3

    2/18/2026House

  14. DR - TSDP: A3 To AP

    2/17/2026House

  15. Referred To Appropriations D;Appropriations A

    2/16/2026House

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