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MississippiSB 30892026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Appropriation; Emergency Management Agency.

Sponsored By: W. Briggs Hopson III (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Appropriations CAppropriations AAppropriations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Disaster recovery loans for local governments

The law provides $125 million to the 2026 Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Fund. The money is available from the law's passage through June 30, 2027, for administration, grants, and loans to eligible Mississippi local governments. The law does not set household awards or loan terms.

More disaster recovery aid for households

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, MEMA receives $370.7 million in special funds and $585,056 from the General Fund for disaster assistance. The money covers administrative costs and state and federal shares of public assistance, individual and family grants, and mitigation for events listed in the law. Disaster-affected households may get help through these programs, but the law does not set individual award amounts.

More local disaster readiness and water support

Starting July 1, 2026, MEMA must provide enhanced disaster-management training to local governments, county officials, mayors, civil defense groups, and municipal associations. It must keep at least nine Area Coordinators, each in or within 50 miles of the assigned district. After a natural disaster, the MEMA Director can provide equipment to a rural water association when a local emergency-management group requests it and finds the association's service essential to community welfare.

Blind enterprise gets bid preference

Starting July 1, 2026, MEMA must prefer Mississippi Industries for the Blind when two or more bids for goods or equipment match in price, quality, and service. A similar preference applies to purchases made without competitive bids.

Limits on MEMA disaster reserve funds

Starting July 1, 2026, MEMA cannot use the Section 4 appropriation to create a special disaster-relief reserve fund in the State Treasury. An exception applies when state law allows it.

More funding for emergency call systems

From July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, $3 million reimburses eligible emergency-call system expenses, and $2.75 million supports the State NG911 program. State NG911 funds cannot buy vehicles. The Mississippi Emergency Communications Authority must publish the system's scope, technical standards, and operating rules, and guide local emergency communications districts' plans. By September 30, 2026, it must report minimum plan standards and proposed 2027 and 2028 budgets to state lawmakers and the Legislative Budget Office.

State emergency agency staffing budget

For July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, MEMA receives $5.8 million from the General Fund and $30.7 million from special funds for agency expenses. Its $19.1 million personal-services budget covers 122 permanent and 61 time-limited positions; it includes $4.3 million in General Funds, $14.8 million in special funds, and $1.006 million in vacancy funding. Vacancy funds cannot pay for raises or promotions for current staff. The director can move up to $500,000 between agency funds and major budget categories, with written reasons sent to state oversight offices by the 15th of the prior month.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • W. Briggs Hopson III

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Juan Barnett

    Democratic • Senate

  • Dennis DeBar, Jr.

    Republican • Senate

  • 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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