MississippiHB 19372026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Appropriation; Library Commission.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Health coverage for library workers

The law provides $5.13 million in FY2027 to cover health insurance costs for full-time staff at Mississippi public libraries. It does not set an individual premium amount or coverage level.

More support for public libraries

For FY2027, the law provides $11.48 million in general funds and $4.89 million in special funds for the Mississippi Library Commission. Of the special funds, $493,847 comes from the Education Enhancement Fund, including $350,000, or as much as needed, for MAGNOLIA; at least $1.35 million must go to the Magnolia Database. Eligible public library systems receive Personnel Incentive Grants in advance by September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30. The Commission also tracks service goals, including 100,000 children in the summer program and 35 million MAGNOLIA searches, and reports FY2027 results with its FY2028 budget.

Blind industry gets bid preference

The Mississippi Library Commission must prefer Mississippi Industries for the Blind when two or more bids match in price, quality, and service. A similar preference applies to purchases made without competitive bids.

Hiring funds, but limits on raises

In FY2027, the Commission has $3,502,039 for 48 permanent jobs and 1 time-limited job. This includes $3,311,820 for salaries, wages, and benefits, plus $190,219 in vacancy funding to help fill jobs left open at the end of FY2026. Vacancy funding is adjusted for positions filled after March 1, 2026, and cannot pay for raises, promotions, or title changes for current staff. Position increases and higher personnel spending need written state approval and proof of new funds; salary actions cannot exceed the appropriation or raise annualized FY2028 costs, except for essential new hires.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Karl Oliver
Republican • House

Cosponsors

William Tracy Arnold
Republican • House
Randy P. Boyd
Republican • House
John W. Hines, Sr.
Democratic • House
Vince Mangold
Republican • House
Steve Massengill
Republican • House
John Read
Republican • House
Rob Roberson
Republican • House
Donnie Scoggin
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 293 • No: 0

House vote • 3/18/2026

Concurred in Amend From Senate

Yes: 121 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/12/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 51 • No: 0

House vote • 2/19/2026

Passed