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MississippiSB 30972026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Appropriation; Personnel Board.

Sponsored By: Hopson

Signed by Governor

Appropriations DAppropriations AAppropriations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

FY2027 funding for State Personnel Board

The law funds the State Personnel Board for FY2027 (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027). It provides $5.37 million from the General Fund. Of that, $4.348 million is for pay and benefits, including $3.964 million for salaries and $384,375 to fill vacancies. The Board is authorized 47 permanent positions. It also provides $164,000 from the Capital Expense Fund for laptops and other IT equipment.

Limits on Personnel Board pay and hiring

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Board spends FY2027 funds mainly on salaries and benefits, and cannot move that money to other uses. $384,375 in vacancy funds can only fill jobs that were empty at the end of FY2026, not give raises or title changes. If jobs were filled after March 1, 2026, vacancy funds may be reduced. Pay must meet the Board’s minimums under the Variable Compensation Plan. No salary action can push annualized payroll over the FY2027 limit; only essential new hires may proceed until needs are met. The Board cannot add positions or raise the Personal Services total without DFA’s written approval and proof of new money. These general funds cannot replace lost federal or other salary funds. No FY2027 money is spent until the Board publishes the projected yearly cost to fully fund positions, using Legislative Budget Office data. The Board must also publish ongoing projections of total Personal Services costs.

Procurement and reporting rules for Personnel Board

When bids are tied or there is no competition, the Board prefers buying from Mississippi Industries for the Blind. The Board keeps records like FY2026 and sends the FY2028 budget request in the same detail. Funds cannot be used in ways that break IRS Publication 15-A on contractor pay reporting, as the State Auditor interprets it. Agencies may not spend beyond appropriations; officers can be held personally liable for violations. These rules take effect July 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Hopson

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • DeBar

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Scott DeLano

    Republican • Senate

  • Joseph M. Seymour

    Republican • Senate

  • Sarita Simmons

    Senate

  • Jeff Tate

    Republican • Senate

  • Bart Williams

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 222 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/17/2026

Concurred in Amend From House

Yes: 52 • No: 0

House vote • 3/12/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 119 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Passed

Yes: 51 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    3/25/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/20/2026House

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/20/2026Senate

  4. Concurred in Amend From House

    3/17/2026Senate

  5. Returned For Concurrence

    3/13/2026House

  6. Passed As Amended

    3/12/2026House

  7. Amended

    3/12/2026House

  8. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/11/2026House

  9. DR - TSDPAA: AP To A3

    3/11/2026House

  10. DR - TSDPAA: A3 To AP

    3/11/2026House

  11. Referred To Appropriations D;Appropriations A

    2/24/2026House

  12. Transmitted To House

    2/23/2026Senate

  13. Passed

    2/19/2026Senate

  14. Committee Substitute Adopted

    2/19/2026Senate

  15. Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

    2/18/2026Senate

  16. Referred To Appropriations

    2/17/2026Senate

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