SB 3096 Mississippi Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Appropriation; Military Department.

SB 3096 appropriates $260.6 million in state funds for Mississippi National Guard operations during fiscal year 2027, covering general expenses and specific programs. It directly funds the Mississippi National Guard, Camp Shelby facilities, the Youth Challenge Program ($2.34 million), the Armed Forces Military Museum ($663,124), and the State Educational Assistance Program ($5.3 million). The bill prohibits using general funds to reimburse National Guard members for training costs (requiring federal funds instead) and mandates preference for Mississippi Industries for the Blind in procurement. All funds must comply with existing state budget laws and be reported annually to legislative committees.

Issues: ✓ Budget & Taxes

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House Passage

Mar 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Feb 23, 2026 Signed Apr 8, 2026

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MODERATE

The bill was finalized and sent to the Governor with several increases in funding for the Mississippi National Guard. Key additions include a new appropriation for purchasing land to expand the Camp Shelby training area and an increased budget for the Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program. Other sections saw adjustments to specific dollar amounts for educational assistance, military museum support, and general operating expenses.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded by adding a new provision (Section 16) specifically for acquiring land to expand the Camp Shelby training area and security buffer zone.

FISCAL

Added Section 16 to appropriate $650,000 from the Capital Expense Fund for purchasing land to expand the Camp Shelby training area and buffer zone.

Increased the Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program budget from $3,300,000 to $4,400,000 in Section 15.

Increased the total General Fund appropriation for the Mississippi National Guard from $12,869,082 to $13,969,082.

Increased the Air National Guard Programs Fund appropriation from $247,754,521 to $248,904,521.

Increased the State Educational Assistance Program funding from $5,300,000 to $5,800,000.

Increased the Armed Forces Military Museum funding from $663,124 to $668,356.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 19, 2026 · House Mar 12, 2026

How they voted

49–0

Passed · 3 other

Total votes 52

Feb 19, 2026

D Democratic18

17 Yea 1

94% Yea

R Republican34

32 Yea 2

94% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Apr 8, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by Governor

executive

Mar 29, 2026

Lower · Passed

Conference Report Adopted

lower

Mar 27, 2026

Lower · Passed

Conference Report Filed

lower

Mar 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Passed As Amended

lower

Mar 12, 2026

Lower · Passed

Amended

lower

Mar 11, 2026

Lower · Passed

Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

lower

Feb 24, 2026

Committee

Referred To Appropriations C;Appropriations A

lower

Feb 23, 2026

Introduced

Transmitted To House

upper

Feb 19, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed

upper

Feb 18, 2026

Upper · Passed

Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

upper

Feb 17, 2026

Committee

Referred To Appropriations

upper

1 primary · 5 co-sponsors