Appropriation; Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.
HB 18 appropriates $1.76 million in state funds for the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering to cover its operating expenses during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill specifically allocates $983,084 for "Personal Services" (employee salaries, benefits, and filling open positions), with strict rules: funds cannot be used for promotions or salary increases, must follow the state’s Variable Compensation Plan, and require prior approval for any new staffing. It also mandates that the Board cannot issue wigology licenses (only cosmetology/barbering licenses) and allows existing wig specialists to continue practicing under prior rules. The funding must be used efficiently to meet specific performance targets, such as processing 3,120 cosmetology exams and issuing licenses within 14 days.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced May 29, 2025
Signed Jun 4, 2025
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The bill title was updated from 'As Passed the House' to 'As Sent to Governor', indicating the bill has completed its legislative journey and is now awaiting the Governor's signature. This change is procedural rather than substantive, as it reflects the bill's current status in the legislative process rather than altering any policy provisions.
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Updated bill status designation from 'As Passed the House' to 'As Sent to Governor' to reflect the bill's progression through the legislative process
Floor votes · Senate May 29, 2025 · House May 28, 2025
How they voted
40–8
Passed · 11 other
Total votes 59
May 29, 2025
D
Democratic20
45% Yea
R
Republican39
79% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Jun 4, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by Governor
executive
May 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
May 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
upper
May 29, 2025
Committee
Referred To Appropriations
upper
May 29, 2025
Introduced
Transmitted To Senate
lower
May 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
May 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
lower
May 28, 2025
Committee
Referred To Appropriations A
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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