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MississippiHB 19282026 Regular SessionHouse

Appropriation; Legislative expenses.

Sponsored By: Mims

Signed by Governor

Appropriations DAppropriations AAppropriations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

7 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.

Funds to run House, Senate, and joint offices

The law funds operations of the House, Senate, and joint offices for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. It adds $10,280,140 to the House Contingent Fund and $7,153,947 to the Senate Contingent Fund. Joint operations get $1,371,962 from the General Fund and $50,000 from the State Treasury. These funds cover shared and one-time needs.

Lawmakers pay and monthly allowances

The law funds legislator pay and allowances for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. It provides $4,860,061 for House salaries, mileage, insurance, matching funds, and daily expenses. It provides $2,162,873 for the same costs for senators. It also funds monthly allowances: $2,965,649 for House members and $1,223,322 for Senate members.

Purchasing tie-breaker for Mississippi Industries for the Blind

When two or more bids are equal in price, quality, and service, the Legislature must choose Mississippi Industries for the Blind. The same preference applies to purchases made without competitive bids.

Approval needed for out-of-state travel pay

Out-of-state travel by House members or employees is not reimbursed from these funds without House Management Committee approval. Senate members or employees need Senate Rules Committee approval for such reimbursements.

Limits on Interstate Cooperation spending

The law caps what the Legislature can spend on the Interstate Cooperation Commission in FY 2027. No more than $15,000 may come from the House Contingent Fund. No more than $10,000 may come from the Senate Contingent Fund.

State dues to interstate and national groups

The law pays $504,726 in state dues for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. It sends $29,077 to the Southern States Energy Board, $391,129 to Interstate Cooperation, $46,120 to the Uniform State Laws Commissioners, and $38,400 to The Energy Council.

Funding and rules for joint committees

The law funds key joint committees for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. It provides $5,803,724 for the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and $2,998,500 for PEER. It provides $266,780 for the Joint Legislative Reapportionment Committee and $420,000 for the Joint Legislative Code Committee. The Reapportionment Committee must issue semiannual line-by-line spending reports to all lawmakers and meet in state or public buildings.

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: 342 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/29/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 50 • No: 0

House vote • 3/29/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 120 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 51 • No: 0

House vote • 2/19/2026

Passed

Yes: 121 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    4/7/2026legislature

  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,DeBar,Blackwell

    3/19/2026Senate

  9. Conferees Named Mims,Cockerham,Barton

    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 A3

    2/18/2026House

  20. DR - TSDP: A3 To AP

    2/17/2026House

  21. Referred To Appropriations D;Appropriations A

    2/16/2026House

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