MississippiSB 30852026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Appropriation; Contractors, Board of.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Contractors Board funding and staff pay

The law funds the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors with $4,556,440 for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Up to $1,293,775 is for staff pay and benefits, including $1,225,279 for salaries and benefits and $68,496 for vacancy funding. The law authorizes 18 permanent jobs and 0 time‑limited jobs. Personal Services funds cannot be moved to other budget categories. Pay must follow the State Personnel Board’s plan, and no employee may be paid below the Board’s minimum salary. The Board may escalate up to $62,000 to cover higher lease, advertising, or licensing costs if approved under Finance and Administration rules.

New licensing database for contractors

The Board uses $225,000 to replace its licensing database with a modern automated system. The upgrade aims to speed and improve licensing for contractors and staff. This is a one‑time FY2027 expense.

Preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind

When two or more bids are equal in price, quality, and service, the state gives preference to Mississippi Industries for the Blind. The same preference applies when purchases are made without competitive bids. This helps that organization win more state contracts.

Tighter controls on pay and hiring

The State Personnel Board publishes the projected yearly cost of Personal Services using payroll data. The Board may not approve raises or hires that push total staff costs over the FY2027 limit unless new funds are proven and approved. FY2026 escalated headcounts convert to authorized time‑limited jobs unless noted otherwise. The Board must keep full accounting and personnel records like FY2026 and file its FY2028 budget in a format like FY2027. The Board cannot incur costs or debts beyond its appropriation; responsible officers are held accountable.

More enforcement and fine collections

Up to $2,300,000 can fund enforcement under contractor laws and pay private firms to find and collect unpaid fines. The money can also cover admin costs tied to collections. Spending may face a performance audit if the Appropriations Chairs request it. This can boost state collections and increase collection efforts on people who owe fines.

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: 222 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/18/2026

Concurred in Amend From House

Yes: 51 • No: 0

House vote • 3/12/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 120 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Passed