Appropriation; Development Authority, Mississippi.
SB 2046 appropriates over $322 million to fund the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026), directly affecting the MDA’s operations and staff. It specifies strict limits on "Personal Services" funding ($16.5 million total for salaries, benefits, and unfilled positions), requiring that vacancy funds be used *only* to fill authorized roles - not for raises or promotions - and mandates compliance with state personnel pay rules. The bill ties funding to measurable performance targets, including creating 3,000 new jobs, securing 1,500 international investment contracts, and processing 250 minority business certifications. It prohibits using funds to replace withdrawn federal money or violate IRS reporting rules, while requiring the MDA to report on progress toward its annual goals.
Bill status
vetoed
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Vetoed
Jun 2025
Introduced May 28, 2025
Vetoed Jun 17, 2025
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The bill title was updated from 'As Passed the Senate' to 'As Sent to Governor', indicating the bill has completed its legislative journey and is now awaiting the Governor's signature. No substantive policy changes, funding amounts, or eligibility criteria were altered in this version.
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The bill's status label was changed to reflect its progression through the legislative process, now indicating it has been sent to the Governor for final approval.
Floor votes · Senate May 28, 2025 · House May 28, 2025
How they voted
39–12
Passed · 8 other
Total votes 59
May 28, 2025
D
Democratic20
50% Nay
R
Republican39
79% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Jun 17, 2025
Vetoed
Partially Vetoed By Governor
executive
May 28, 2025
Committee
Referred To Appropriations A
lower
May 28, 2025
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
May 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
May 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
upper
May 28, 2025
Committee
Referred To Appropriations
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Briggs Hopson
RRepublican
Co
John Polk
RRepublican
Co
Michael McLendon
RRepublican
Co
Sarita Simmons
DDemocratic
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