SB 3034 Mississippi Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Appropriation; Fair and Coliseum Commission - Livestock shows.

SB 3034 allocates $1.2 million for the Dixie National Livestock Show and smaller sums for livestock events across Mississippi, including $64,890 for junior livestock shows, $15,000 for county shows (capped at $1,000 per county), $65,000 for district shows, $8,500 for state dairy shows, and $26,150 for high school rodeo promotions. The bill requires that 75% of district and dairy show funds go to 4-H and Smith-Hughes School participants, mandates proper facilities for county shows, and ensures equal prize distribution for comparable entries across shows. It specifies that funds must cover actual costs like prizes, judges, and facilities, with strict limits on county spending and show scheduling to avoid conflicts. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, directly affecting livestock exhibitors, 4-H members, and county agricultural associations.
Bill status died 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 Last action Mar 29, 2025
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What changed between versions

As Introduced Current version · 7 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to add funding for Mississippi High School Rodeo and Junior High School Rodeo winners, increase the Southern Cutting Futurity Championship funding, and add new provisions for accepting external grants and donations. The bill also clarifies how district livestock show funds are distributed and allows shows to be held in fall instead of spring if desired.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded to include rodeo events and external funding sources, while maintaining the core agricultural show funding structure.
FISCAL

Added $14,150 for Mississippi High School Rodeo winners attending national finals

Added $12,000 for Mississippi Junior High School Rodeo winners attending national finals

Increased Southern Cutting Futurity Championship funding from $35,000 to $50,000

REQUIREMENT

Added authority to accept grants, donations, or contributions up to $1,000,000 for department operational costs

Added notification requirements to state officials when accepting external funding escalations

Clarified that district livestock shows may be held in fall instead of spring if chosen by the board

MODIFIED

Modified fund distribution rules to ensure equal awards for comparable grades at district shows

Floor votes · Senate Feb 19, 2025 · House Feb 27, 2025

How they voted

500
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 51
Feb 19, 2025
D Democratic16
16 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican35
34 Yea 1
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed As Amended
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amended
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
Referred To Appropriations B;Appropriations A
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
Transmitted To House
upper
Feb 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
Feb 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass
upper
Feb 17, 2025
Committee
Referred To Appropriations
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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