HB 1722 Mississippi House · 2025 Regular Session

Appropriation; Archives and History, Department of.

HB 1722 allocates $12.5 million from the state general fund and $13.7 million from special funds to cover the Mississippi Department of Archives and History's operating costs for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). It authorizes 165 staff positions (155 permanent, 10 time-limited) and restricts fund use to prevent salary increases beyond current levels or replace withdrawn federal funds. Specific allocations include $2 million for preserving Mississippi Landmark Properties, $100,000 for Beauvoir Shrine (Jefferson Davis' former home), and $50,000 for the Statewide Oral History Project. The bill mandates strict accounting and prohibits using state funds for rent at the State Historical Museum.

Issues: ✓ Budget & Taxes

Bill status died 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Feb 2025

Senate Passage

Mar 2025

Governor

Introduced Feb 24, 2025 Last action Mar 29, 2025

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What changed between versions

As Introduced → Current version · 8 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to add new funding allocations for capital projects, oral history initiatives, and special funds, while also incorporating provisions for grants from private sources and preferences for disabled vendors. Several sections were renumbered and consolidated, and the language was updated to reflect the House's final passage format.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include new capital development projects and oral history funding, and added provisions for accepting private grants and donations.

FISCAL

Added Section 8 allocating $100,000 for capital development and maintenance of Beauvoir Shrine, subject to Department approval.

Added Section 9 requiring preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind when purchasing commodities or equipment.

Added Section 10 appropriating $50,000 for the Statewide Oral History Project.

Added Section 11 reappropriating $22,751,705 from the Capital Expense Fund for various capital projects including De la Pointe-Krebs House, repair projects, and Vicksburg Military Park.

Added Section 12 allocating $750,000 from Special Funds for repair and renovation of state buildings including the New Capitol, Old Capitol, Governor's Mansion, and War Memorial Building.

Added Section 14 allocating $16,000 from the Project Poppy Fund and $16,000 from the Project Atlas Fund for expediting services.

Added Section 15 authorizing the department to accept and expend grants, donations, or contributions up to $1,000,000 for operational costs.

TECHNICAL

Reorganized and renumbered sections to consolidate related provisions and update formatting to reflect House passage version.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 12, 2025

How they voted

50–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 51

Mar 12, 2025

D Democratic16

15 Yea 1

93% Yea

R Republican35

35 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Mar 12, 2025

Upper · Passed

Passed As Amended

upper

Mar 12, 2025

Upper · Passed

Amended

upper

Mar 7, 2025

Upper · Passed

Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

upper

Feb 26, 2025

Committee

Referred To Appropriations

upper

Feb 24, 2025

Introduced

Transmitted To Senate

lower

Feb 20, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed

lower

Feb 19, 2025

Lower · Passed

Title Suff Do Pass

lower

Feb 17, 2025

Committee

Referred To Appropriations B;Appropriations A

lower

1 primary · 7 co-sponsors