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MississippiSB 31032026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

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

Sponsored By: Hopson

Signed by Governor

Appropriations AAppropriations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

11 provisions identified: 10 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Major funding for city and rural water

The state directs $181 million to city and county water projects and $149.9 million to rural water systems. Funds are available July 1, 2026 through October 15, 2026. Agencies must follow ARPA/Treasury rules. Spending cannot exceed each program’s unspent balance as of June 30, 2026 and must stay within the original water‑infrastructure purposes.

Loan help and new nursing school

Nurses in hospitals and skilled nursing homes can get loan repayment from $2.315 million in funding. The University of Mississippi Medical Center gets $7.622 million to build a new nursing school. Money is available July 1, 2026 to October 15, 2026. Spending must follow ARPA rules, stay within unspent balances as of June 30, 2026, and keep original purposes.

Support for mental health and providers

The Department of Mental Health gets $24.23 million to address behavioral health needs. The Health Department gets $9.68 million for Local Provider Innovation grants and $241,128 for COVID response operations. Funds are available July 1, 2026 to October 15, 2026. Spending must follow ARPA rules, stay within unspent balances as of June 30, 2026, and keep the original program purposes.

Short-term funding for job training

The Office of Workforce Development gets $16.12 million for projects run with the Department of Employment Security as fiscal agent. Funds are available July 1, 2026 to October 15, 2026. Spending must follow ARPA rules, stay within the unspent balance as of June 30, 2026, and keep the original program purposes.

Extra help for courts and prosecutors

District Attorneys get $37,418 for temporary legal assistants and office costs. The Administrative Office of Courts gets $175,627 for ARPA‑eligible court needs. Funds are available July 1, 2026 to October 15, 2026. Spending must follow ARPA rules, stay within unspent balances as of June 30, 2026, and keep original purposes.

Upgrades for Guard and public safety

The Mississippi National Guard gets $711,079 for eligible infrastructure projects. The Department of Public Safety gets $575,000 for capital projects, crime prevention, and forensic lab backlogs. Funds are available July 1, 2026 to October 15, 2026. Spending must follow ARPA rules, stay within unspent balances as of June 30, 2026, and keep original purposes.

Road maintenance funds through June 2027

The Transportation Department gets $25.914 million for surface transportation work in the MDOT Three‑Year Plan. Funds are available July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Spending must follow ARPA rules, not exceed the unspent balance as of June 30, 2026, and keep the original purposes.

Support for child protection services

Child Protection Services gets $3 million for ARPA‑allowed operating costs. Funds are available July 1, 2026 to October 15, 2026. Spending must follow ARPA rules, not exceed the unspent balance as of June 30, 2026, and keep original purposes.

Grants for private colleges and schools

The state provides $2.107 million for the independent colleges grant program and $799,804 for independent school infrastructure grants. Funds are available July 1, 2026 to October 15, 2026. Spending must stay within unspent balances as of June 30, 2026, follow ARPA rules, and keep original purposes.

Small grants for tourism and Main Streets

The state provides $116,570 for destination marketing and the Mississippi Main Street Association. Funds are available July 1, 2026 to October 15, 2026. Spending must stay within unspent balances as of June 30, 2026 and keep the original marketing purposes under ARPA rules.

Stricter ARPA rules and no premium pay

Agencies cannot use these funds for employee premium payments. Before any payment, agencies must confirm ARPA eligibility and that no other source (like insurance) covers the same cost. Agencies must follow the Single Audit Act and Uniform Guidance, certify each expense to the finance department, and repay the state if a federal inspector finds improper use. These rules take effect July 1, 2026.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Hopson

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

  • DeBar

    Affiliation unavailable

  • 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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