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MississippiSB 31032026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund; FY2027 reappropriate to certain agencies.

Sponsored By: W. Briggs Hopson III (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Appropriations AAppropriations

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10 provisions identified: 10 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More funding for local water systems

The law reappropriates up to $181 million for water grants to eligible cities and counties, plus $149.9 million for rural water associations. The funds are available from July 1 through October 15, 2026, and total spending cannot exceed the state’s unspent recovery-fund balance on June 30. Agencies must use the money for its original purpose and follow federal rules. Across these reappropriations, agencies must certify eligible costs, prevent duplicate payments, and follow federal audits; employee premium pay is barred, and improper spending can require repayment.

Funding for child protection operations

The law reappropriates up to $3 million for eligible operating costs of the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services. The funds are available through October 15, 2026, cannot exceed the unspent balance on June 30, and must stay within their original purpose and follow federal recovery-fund rules.

More funding for Guard facilities

The law reappropriates up to $711,079 for eligible Mississippi National Guard infrastructure projects. Funds are available through October 15, 2026, cannot exceed the unspent balance on June 30, and must remain within their original purpose and follow federal recovery-fund rules.

More support for public safety and courts

The law reappropriates up to $575,000 for public safety projects and operations, including crime prevention and forensic lab backlogs. It also provides up to $37,418 for temporary district attorney staff and office costs, and $175,627 for eligible court administration costs. These funds are available through October 15, 2026, cannot exceed the unspent balance on June 30, and must follow their original purposes and federal rules.

More support for local health services

The law reappropriates up to $9.7 million for local health-provider grants, $24.2 million for behavioral and mental health needs, and $241,128 for health department COVID-19 operations. The funds are available from July 1 through October 15, 2026, and spending cannot exceed the unspent balance on June 30. Agencies must keep the money within its original purpose and follow federal recovery-fund rules. These funds support programs and services; they do not guarantee a payment or service to a particular household.

Funding for independent college grants

The law reappropriates up to $2.1 million for the Mississippi Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Grant Program. Funds are available through October 15, 2026, cannot exceed the unspent balance on June 30, and must stay within their original purpose. The law does not create a new student payment or eligibility rule.

Infrastructure grants for independent schools

The law reauthorizes up to $799,804 for infrastructure grants to eligible independent schools. Funds are available through October 15, 2026, cannot exceed the unspent balance on June 30, and must stay within the program’s original purpose. The law does not promise a direct payment or benefit to students.

More support for nurses and nursing school

The law reappropriates up to $7.6 million to build a new nursing school at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. It also reappropriates up to $2.3 million for loan repayment for eligible skilled nursing home and hospital nurses. The funds are available through October 15, 2026, cannot exceed the unspent balance on June 30, and must stay within their original purposes. The law does not set individual loan awards or create a direct payment for students.

More support for workforce training

The law reappropriates up to $16.1 million to the Office of Workforce Development for previously approved workforce projects. The Department of Employment Security serves as fiscal agent. Funds are available from July 1 through October 15, 2026, cannot exceed the unspent balance on June 30, and must stay within their original purposes. The law does not create direct payments to workers.

More support for tourism and Main Street

The law reappropriates up to $116,570 for destination marketing organizations and the Mississippi Main Street Association. The money supports previously authorized marketing and Main Street activities. It is available through October 15, 2026, cannot exceed the unspent balance on June 30, and must follow federal recovery-fund rules. It does not provide direct household payments.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • W. Briggs Hopson III

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Dennis DeBar, Jr.

    Republican • Senate

  • Bart Williams

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 205 • No: 16

Senate vote • 3/18/2026

Concurred in Amend From House

Yes: 51 • No: 0

House vote • 3/12/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 104 • No: 16

Senate vote • 2/19/2026

Passed

Yes: 50 • No: 0 • Other: 1

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

    3/18/2026Senate

  5. Returned For Concurrence

    3/16/2026House

  6. Motion to Reconsider Tabled

    3/16/2026House

  7. Motion to Reconsider Entered (Scott, Read, Cockerham)

    3/12/2026House

  8. Passed As Amended

    3/12/2026House

  9. Amended

    3/12/2026House

  10. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/11/2026House

  11. Referred To Appropriations A

    2/25/2026House

  12. Transmitted To House

    2/23/2026Senate

  13. Passed

    2/19/2026Senate

  14. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/18/2026Senate

  15. Referred To Appropriations

    2/17/2026Senate

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