SB 3044 Mississippi Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Appropriation; Workers' Compensation Commission.

SB 3044 appropriates $6,039,432 for the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission's operations and $25,000 for the Second Injury Fund during fiscal year 2026, directly affecting the Commission's staff and budget. The bill authorizes 54 permanent positions and strictly limits personnel spending to avoid salary increases without new funds, requiring compliance with performance targets like resolving 900 cases within three months. It mandates detailed financial reporting, prioritizes contracts with Mississippi Industries for the Blind, and requires the Commission to implement a safety training program. The legislation ensures funds are used solely for authorized purposes without replacing federal or special funds.

Issues: ✓ Labor & Employment

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 · 8 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended from its original introduction to its final Senate passage version, primarily adding performance measures, a new contract requirement for safety education, and provisions for the Mississippi Industries for the Blind. The core funding amounts and appropriations remain unchanged, but the bill now includes specific targets for case resolution times and self-insurance reviews.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include performance measurement requirements and a new mandate for safety education contracts with the private sector.

REQUIREMENT

Added Section 5 requiring the commission to contract with the industrial private sector for a safety education and training program.

Added Section 6 establishing specific performance measures for case resolution times and self-insurance reviews with numerical targets.

Added Section 7 requiring preference for the Mississippi Industries for the Blind when purchasing commodities or equipment.

Added Section 8 clarifying salary structure for commission members and chairman.

Added Section 9 reaffirming existing state law about not incurring obligations beyond appropriations.

Added Section 10 clarifying payment procedures through the State Treasurer and Fiscal Officer.

TIMELINE

Added Section 11 specifying the effective date as July 1, 2025, and repeal date as June 30, 2025, which appears to be an error as the appropriations are for fiscal year 2026.

TECHNICAL

Removed page headers and footers, and renumbered sections to accommodate new content.

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

How they voted

49–0

Passed · 2 other

Total votes 51

Feb 19, 2025

D Democratic16

16 Yea

100% Yea

R Republican35

33 Yea 2

94% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

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 D;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