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MississippiHB 19322026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Appropriation; Veterans' Home Purchase Board.

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

Signed by Governor

Appropriations DAppropriations AAppropriations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More funding for veterans' home loans

The law appropriates $84.6 million from the Board's revolving fund for fiscal year 2027, from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The Board uses the money for its expenses and new home loans allowed by law. The law also authorizes the Board to spend up to $10 million from any source on new loans, following state finance rules and federal-fund escalation requirements. The law does not change who qualifies or set individual loan amounts.

Blind Industries gets purchase preference

The Board gives Mississippi Industries for the Blind a preference when two or more bids for goods or equipment have equal specifications. The preference also applies when the Board buys without competitive bidding.

Limits on Veterans Board staffing funds

For fiscal year 2027, the Board receives $1,430,076 in special funds for 18 permanent positions. This includes $1,287,068 for salaries, wages, and benefits and $143,008 for vacancies. Vacancy funds can fill approved vacancies, but cannot pay for promotions, title changes, or raises; personal-services funds cannot move to other spending categories. Salary actions must stay within the fiscal year 2027 amount, and fiscal year 2028 spending cannot exceed that amount unless the Legislature adds programs or positions.

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: 343 • No: 0

House vote • 3/19/2026

Concurred in Amend From Senate

Yes: 122 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/16/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 49 • 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

    3/30/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/24/2026Senate

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/23/2026House

  4. Concurred in Amend From Senate

    3/19/2026House

  5. Returned For Concurrence

    3/18/2026Senate

  6. Passed As Amended

    3/16/2026Senate

  7. Amended

    3/16/2026Senate

  8. Reconsidered

    3/16/2026Senate

  9. Motion to Reconsider Entered

    3/13/2026Senate

  10. Passed As Amended

    3/12/2026Senate

  11. Amended

    3/12/2026Senate

  12. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/12/2026Senate

  13. Referred To Appropriations

    2/27/2026Senate

  14. Transmitted To Senate

    2/20/2026House

  15. Passed

    2/19/2026House

  16. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/18/2026House

  17. DR - TSDP: AP To A3

    2/18/2026House

  18. DR - TSDP: A3 To AP

    2/17/2026House

  19. Referred To Appropriations D;Appropriations A

    2/16/2026House

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