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MississippiSB 30662026 Regular SessionSenate

Appropriation; Judicial Performance Commission.

Sponsored By: W. Briggs Hopson III (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Appropriations DAppropriations AAppropriations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Funding for judicial oversight

For July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, the Commission on Judicial Performance receives $1,018,805 from the State General Fund and $35,082 from money credited to it in the State Treasury. The law authorizes six permanent positions and no time-limited positions. Up to $140,000 from the General Fund amount supports a qualified attorney dedicated to auditing, investigating, and monitoring Youth Courts.

Blind industries get a buying preference

Starting July 1, 2026, the Commission must prefer Mississippi Industries for the Blind when two or more bids match in price, quality, and service. It must give a similar preference when it buys without competitive bids. This rule affects which supplier receives Commission purchases.

Tighter pay and spending rules

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, the Commission cannot use this law’s General Fund money to replace withdrawn federal or other special funds for authorized salaries. The current director cannot get a salary increase without specific approval from the Legislature. A new director’s salary cannot exceed the amount authorized for a Mississippi chancellor. The Commission must keep complete accounting and personnel records in the Fiscal Year 2026 format, and its Fiscal Year 2028 budget request must match the format and detail of its Fiscal Year 2027 request. Spending cannot exceed the amount appropriated; state payments follow required warrants and signed requisitions.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • W. Briggs Hopson III

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Dennis DeBar, Jr.

    Republican • Senate

  • Rod Hickman

    Democratic • Senate

  • Daniel H. Sparks

    Republican • Senate

  • Angela Turner Ford

    Democratic • Senate

  • Brice Wiggins

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 334 • No: 3

House vote • 3/29/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 115 • No: 3 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 3/29/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 50 • No: 0

House vote • 3/12/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 119 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Passed

Yes: 50 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    4/8/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/2/2026House

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/2/2026Senate

  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 Mims,Hood,Cockerham

    3/19/2026House

  9. Conferees Named Hopson,Wiggins,Turner-Ford

    3/19/2026Senate

  10. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

    3/17/2026Senate

  11. Returned For Concurrence

    3/13/2026House

  12. Passed As Amended

    3/12/2026House

  13. Amended

    3/12/2026House

  14. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/11/2026House

  15. DR - TSDPAA: AP To A3

    3/11/2026House

  16. DR - TSDPAA: A3 To AP

    3/11/2026House

  17. Referred To Appropriations D;Appropriations A

    2/24/2026House

  18. Transmitted To House

    2/23/2026Senate

  19. Passed

    2/19/2026Senate

  20. Committee Substitute Adopted

    2/19/2026Senate

  21. Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

    2/18/2026Senate

  22. Referred To Appropriations

    2/17/2026Senate

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