MississippiSB 30522026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Appropriation; Governor's Office and Mansion.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

2026-27 budget for Governor's Office

The state provides $3,223,525 from the General Fund and $638,140 from special funds for the Governor's Office and Mansion. The money pays office, staff, and mansion costs for the 2026-27 budget year. Funding is available starting July 1, 2026.

Governor's Office staffing set for 2027

The Governor's Office can staff 39 permanent jobs and 7 time-limited jobs. These positions are paid from this act’s funds. The authority starts July 1, 2026.

Payroll backfill ban for Governor's Office

The law bars using these General Fund dollars to replace federal or other special funds for salaries. If those outside funds are withdrawn, this act’s General Funds cannot take their place. This rule applies starting July 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Hopson
Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

Kevin Blackwell
Republican • Senate
DeBar
Affiliation unavailable
Don Hartness
Republican • Senate
Rod Hickman
Democratic • Senate
Sollie B. Norwood
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 165 • No: 0

House vote • 3/12/2026

Passed

Yes: 114 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/19/2026