MississippiHB 19252026 Regular SessionHouse

Appropriation; Auctioneers Commission.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

State tie bids favor Mississippi Blind Industries

When two or more bids are equal on price, quality, and service, the state gives preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind. The same preference applies when purchases are made without competitive bids. This starts July 1, 2026 and supports jobs for people with disabilities.

Funding and rules for Mississippi Auctioneers Commission

The state provides $117,462 to the Mississippi Auctioneers Commission for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The commission must keep full accounting and personnel records in the same format used in FY 2026. Its FY 2028 budget request must match the detail and format used for FY 2027. The commission cannot spend or obligate more than this appropriation, and officers can be held personally or on official bonds responsible for violations. These rules begin July 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Mims
Affiliation unavailable

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: 173 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Passed

Yes: 51 • No: 0

House vote • 2/19/2026