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MississippiSB 34072026 Regular SessionSenate

Jackson County; revise powers and duties of county fair board.

Sponsored By: Brice Wiggins (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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

County supervisors control fair funding

Jackson County supervisors can set aside and spend county money for fairs and fairground activities each year. They decide how much to allocate, and the law sets no amount. The fair board no longer has express full control over county appropriations, gifts, or fair revenue. Funds must be used only for purposes allowed by the act.

New rules for county fair operations

The law authorizes a five-member fair board, with one qualified county voter from each supervisor district. Members serve terms that match the supervisors’ terms, receive per-meeting payments set by the supervisors, and elect a chair and secretary. The board can make rules, sign fair-related contracts, run concessions, and lease fairground facilities under terms set by the supervisors. Supervisors approve staff hiring and dismissal; the fair board directs employees, recommends uses for large events, and provides an annual report. The law removes the board’s express authority to manage and maintain fairground property and to insure it.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Brice Wiggins

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 169 • No: 0

House vote • 3/30/2026

Passed

Yes: 117 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Passed

Yes: 52 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    4/8/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/2/2026House

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    4/2/2026Senate

  4. Returned For Enrolling

    3/31/2026House

  5. Passed

    3/30/2026House

  6. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/25/2026House

  7. Referred To Local and Private Legislation

    3/23/2026House

  8. Transmitted To House

    3/20/2026Senate

  9. Passed

    3/19/2026Senate

  10. Title Suff Do Pass

    3/17/2026Senate

  11. Referred To Local and Private

    3/13/2026Senate

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