MississippiSB 30772026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Appropriation; Architecture, Board of.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Follow IRS rules on contractor pay

Beginning July 1, 2026, the board cannot use this money in ways that break IRS Publication 15‑A for contract worker pay reporting. The State Auditor interprets those rules. This applies to FY2027 funds.

FY2027 funding and staff for board

Beginning July 1, 2026, the State Board of Architecture gets $369,241 for FY2027. Of this, $186,280 in special funds pays salaries and benefits. The board may employ 2 permanent positions during this year. Money can also pay state IT charges for cloud upgrades tied to the Cloud Center of Excellence Act. Funds cover July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Pay rules and payroll transparency for board

Beginning July 1, 2026, the board must follow the State Personnel Board’s pay plan. Staff paid from these funds cannot be under the plan’s minimum salary. The State Personnel Board must publish projected annual payroll costs using monthly and year‑to‑date data. The board must keep accounting and personnel records like FY2026 and submit its FY2028 budget in the same detail.

Buying preference for Blind Industries

Starting July 1, 2026, when bids tie on price, quality, and service, the board buys from Mississippi Industries for the Blind. The same preference applies to purchases made without competitive bids.

Tighter limits on board pay and hiring

Starting July 1, 2026, tight rules apply to the board’s pay and hiring for FY2027. The board cannot move Personal Services money to other uses. Vacancy dollars must only fill approved positions, not fund raises for current staff. Personnel actions cannot push payroll above the FY2027 limit. The Personnel Board may pause salary actions that would exceed those limits. Raising positions or payroll needs requires DFA’s written approval and proof of new funds. General funds cannot backfill lost federal or special salary money. If headcount must drop from FY2026 to FY2027, the agency chooses which jobs to cut.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Hopson
Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

DeBar
Affiliation unavailable
Rod Hickman
Democratic • Senate
Angela Burks Hill
Republican • Senate
Tyler McCaughn
Republican • Senate
Sollie B. Norwood
Democratic • Senate
Jeff Tate
Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 171 • No: 0

House vote • 3/12/2026

Passed

Yes: 120 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/19/2026