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MississippiSB 30842026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Appropriation; Accountancy, Board of Public.

Sponsored By: W. Briggs Hopson III (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Appropriations DAppropriations AAppropriations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Board audit supervisor repays course costs

The Board pays $2,500 for its Audit Supervisor’s certified public accountant review course. The employee taking the course must repay the full amount over 12 months. The law does not set the installment amounts.

Blind vendors get Board purchase preference

When the Board receives two or more bids with equal price, quality, and service, it gives preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind. A similar preference applies to purchases made without competitive bids.

Funding for the accountancy board

The law provides $769,829 from special funds for the Mississippi State Board of Public Accountancy from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. It sets aside $42,000 for investigations, testimony, and administrative hearings about matters within the Board’s authority.

Limits on board staffing and salaries

The Board can spend up to $496,104 in special funds on personal services for five permanent positions in fiscal year 2027. Salary actions generally cannot exceed that year’s limit, and vacancy funds must fill authorized jobs, not raise current employees’ pay. The law also protects minimum salaries and requires the Board to follow the state compensation plan. Fiscal year 2028 personnel costs generally cannot exceed fiscal year 2027 funds unless the Legislature adds programs or positions; salary increases require written approval and proof of added funds.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • W. Briggs Hopson III

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Dennis DeBar, Jr.

    Republican • Senate

  • 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

Passed

Yes: 51 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/19/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/16/2026House

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/16/2026Senate

  4. Returned For Enrolling

    3/13/2026House

  5. Passed

    3/12/2026House

  6. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/11/2026House

  7. DR - TSDP: AP To A3

    3/11/2026House

  8. DR - TSDP: A3 To AP

    3/11/2026House

  9. Referred To Appropriations D;Appropriations A

    2/24/2026House

  10. Transmitted To House

    2/23/2026Senate

  11. Passed

    2/19/2026Senate

  12. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/18/2026Senate

  13. Referred To Appropriations

    2/17/2026Senate

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