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MississippiSB 30892026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Appropriation; Emergency Management Agency.

Sponsored By: Hopson

Signed by Governor

Appropriations CAppropriations AAppropriations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

9 provisions identified: 7 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Loans for local disaster recovery

The law adds $125 million to the Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Fund. It pays admin costs, grants, and loans for local recovery. Money is available from passage through June 30, 2027.

Major disaster aid for FY2027

The law gives MEMA $370,684,867 for FY2027 to pay disaster aid and program costs. The funds cover state and federal shares of help like public assistance, mitigation, and housing support. The money can be used for listed disasters, including named past storms and 2023–2025 severe weather events.

2027 funding for MEMA operations

The state provides $5,809,955 from the General Fund, $30,698,171 from special funds, and $585,056 for the state share of disaster programs to run MEMA in FY2027. The money pays agency costs and required state matches for disaster aid. Funds are for July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

Funding and rules for NG911 rollout

The law provides $3 million to reimburse eligible NG911 expenses and $2.75 million to run the State NG911 program in FY2027. None of the $2.75 million may buy vehicles. The Authority must set NG911 standards, approve purchases, and act as the statewide resource. By September 30, 2026, it must report minimum standards and proposed budgets for each Emergency Communication District.

Limits on MEMA pay and hiring

MEMA personal services are capped at $19,068,081 for FY2027. Salary, wages, and fringe total $18,062,115, with $1,005,966 set aside for filling vacancies. Only 122 permanent and 61 time-limited positions are authorized. Vacancy funds can fill approved jobs but cannot raise current employee pay. Money in Personal Services cannot be moved to other categories, and salary actions face State Personnel Board controls.

Safe room reimbursements to homeowners

If you are approved for FEMA’s Safe Room Grant Program, MEMA can pay your reimbursement directly. MEMA then gets paid back by FEMA. This starts July 1, 2026.

More MEMA coordinators near communities

MEMA must keep at least nine area coordinators. Each must live in or within 50 miles of their district. This helps local jurisdictions get daily help and faster response starting July 1, 2026.

Targets for training and disaster response

The law sets FY2027 goals for MEMA. Examples: 1,000 training attendees, 3,000 personnel trained, 100 ECDs with approved NG911 plans, and 30% NG911 adoption. It also targets informing 100% of affected people, delivering goods in 48 hours, and cutting damage by 5%. MEMA must report results in its FY2028 budget request.

Spending controls and reporting for MEMA

MEMA can move up to $500,000 between funds or budget lines, but must send written justification by the 15th of the prior month. MEMA must report state disaster spending to the Legislative Budget Office. It cannot replace lost federal or special salary funds with these General Funds. MEMA must follow IRS Publication 15-A when paying contractors and prefer Mississippi Industries for the Blind on tied or non-competitive purchases. Section 4 money cannot be set aside in a special reserve beyond existing law. These rules start July 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Hopson

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • Juan Barnett

    Democratic • Senate

  • DeBar

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Scott DeLano

    Republican • Senate

  • Michael McLendon

    Republican • Senate

  • Daniel H. Sparks

    Republican • Senate

  • Benjamin Suber

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 343 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/30/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 52 • No: 0

House vote • 3/30/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 120 • No: 0

House vote • 3/12/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 120 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Passed

Yes: 51 • No: 0

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

    3/30/2026House

  5. Conference Report Adopted

    3/30/2026Senate

  6. Conference Report Filed

    3/30/2026Senate

  7. Conference Report Filed

    3/30/2026House

  8. Recommitted For Further Conf

    3/29/2026Senate

  9. Recommitted For Further Conf

    3/29/2026House

  10. Conference Report Filed

    3/27/2026Senate

  11. Conference Report Filed

    3/27/2026House

  12. Conferees Named Deweese,Cockerham,Turner

    3/19/2026House

  13. Conferees Named Hopson,DeLano,Suber

    3/19/2026Senate

  14. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

    3/17/2026Senate

  15. Returned For Concurrence

    3/13/2026House

  16. Passed As Amended

    3/12/2026House

  17. Amended

    3/12/2026House

  18. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/11/2026House

  19. DR - TSDPAA: AP To A2

    3/11/2026House

  20. DR - TSDPAA: A2 To AP

    3/10/2026House

  21. Referred To Appropriations C;Appropriations A

    2/24/2026House

  22. Transmitted To House

    2/23/2026Senate

  23. Passed

    2/19/2026Senate

  24. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/18/2026Senate

  25. Referred To Appropriations

    2/17/2026Senate

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