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MississippiSB 31042026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Appropriation; additional appropriations for various state agencies for FY2026 and FY2027.

Sponsored By: W. Briggs Hopson III (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Appropriations AAppropriations

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Medical board move and rent costs covered

The state provides $450,000 to the Mississippi Board of Medical Licensure. The money is only for office relocation, furnishing, and rent. Funds are available upon passage through June 30, 2027.

More disaster response funding for Mississippi

The state provides $20 million from the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund to the Emergency Management Agency. It pays state costs for disaster response and recovery, including the severe weather that began January 24, 2026. Funds are available upon passage through June 30, 2027.

More funding for child protection and foster care

The state provides $15 million to the Department of Child Protection Services. The money covers higher caseload costs, including more children in custody and in-home cases. It also pays for out-of-state therapeutic placements, temporary placements, foster board payments, and adoption subsidies. Funds are available upon passage through June 30, 2027.

Support for windstorm insurance for homeowners

The state provides $12 million to the Department of Insurance. The money pays nonadmitted policy fees to the Mississippi Windstorm Underwriting Association. This supports the availability of windstorm insurance for homeowners in affected areas. Funds are available upon passage through June 30, 2027.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • W. Briggs Hopson III

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Dennis DeBar, Jr.

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 334 • No: 2

Senate vote • 3/30/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 52 • No: 0

House vote • 3/30/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 118 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/12/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 115 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/24/2026

Passed

Yes: 49 • No: 2

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

    3/30/2026Senate

  5. Conference Report Adopted

    3/30/2026House

  6. Conference Report Filed

    3/30/2026House

  7. Conference Report Filed

    3/30/2026Senate

  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 Read,Cockerham,Mangold

    3/19/2026House

  13. Conferees Named Hopson,DeBar,McCaughn

    3/19/2026Senate

  14. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

    3/17/2026Senate

  15. Returned For Concurrence

    3/13/2026House

  16. Motion to Reconsider Tabled

    3/13/2026House

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

    3/12/2026House

  18. Passed As Amended

    3/12/2026House

  19. Amended

    3/12/2026House

  20. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/11/2026House

  21. Referred To Appropriations A

    2/25/2026House

  22. Transmitted To House

    2/25/2026Senate

  23. Passed

    2/24/2026Senate

  24. Title Suff Do Pass

    2/23/2026Senate

  25. Referred To Appropriations

    2/23/2026Senate

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