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MississippiSB 31052026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Appropriation; additional to certain state agencies and boards 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

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

More funding for business sites and infrastructure

The state adds $59.5 million for business sites and infrastructure. It puts $29.5 million into site development grants, with $20 million set aside for Energy Ready work. It adds $20 million to industry incentive loans, $5 million to development infrastructure grants, and $5 million to port, airport, and rail loans. Eligible projects can apply through these existing programs. Funds are available upon passage through June 30, 2027.

Tourism workforce program gets funding

The state funds the Mississippi Tourism Association’s Workforce Program with $500,000 for Fiscal Year 2027. Money is available upon passage through June 30, 2027. These funds cannot be used for any cultural exchange program. Tourism workers and businesses in the program can get help through this funding.

Help for small towns and defense communities

The state provides $15 million to support communities. $10 million goes to grants for small towns and limited-population counties. $5 million supports areas affected by defense base closures or realignment. Funds are available upon passage through June 30, 2027.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • W. Briggs Hopson III

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 337 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/30/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 52 • No: 0

House vote • 3/30/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 119 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/12/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 115 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/24/2026

Passed

Yes: 51 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    4/9/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/2/2026House

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/2/2026Senate

  4. Unanimous Consent Granted

    3/31/2026Senate

  5. Unanimous Consent Granted

    3/31/2026House

  6. Conference Report Adopted

    3/30/2026Senate

  7. Conference Report Adopted

    3/30/2026House

  8. Conference Report Filed

    3/30/2026House

  9. Conference Report Filed

    3/30/2026Senate

  10. Recommitted For Further Conf

    3/29/2026Senate

  11. Recommitted For Further Conf

    3/29/2026House

  12. Conference Report Filed

    3/27/2026Senate

  13. Conference Report Filed

    3/27/2026House

  14. Conferees Named Read,Cockerham,Mangold

    3/19/2026House

  15. Conferees Named Hopson,DeBar,McCaughn

    3/19/2026Senate

  16. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

    3/17/2026Senate

  17. Returned For Concurrence

    3/16/2026House

  18. Motion to Reconsider Tabled

    3/16/2026House

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

    3/12/2026House

  20. Passed As Amended

    3/12/2026House

  21. Amended

    3/12/2026House

  22. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/11/2026House

  23. Referred To Appropriations A

    2/25/2026House

  24. Transmitted To House

    2/25/2026Senate

  25. Passed

    2/24/2026Senate

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