SB 3067 appropriates $165 million from the State General Fund and $111 million from the State Treasury to fund the Mississippi Department of Public Safety for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It allocates $153 million specifically for "Personal Services" (employee salaries, wages, and benefits) to cover 1,751 authorized positions (1,685 permanent and 66 time-limited). The bill requires that "Vacancy Funding" be used only to fill unfilled positions - not for raises, promotions, or salary increases - and mandates strict budget adherence, with the State Personnel Board monitoring compliance to prevent overspending. This funding ensures the department can operate within its allocated budget while maintaining staffing levels.
SB 3054 appropriates $39.8 million from the State General Fund and $48.0 million from special sources (like federal funds and student fees) for fiscal year 2027 to support 18 designated research programs, laboratories, and administrative offices at Mississippi's public universities. The bill specifies exact funding amounts for entities like the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory ($8.7 million), Mississippi Law Research Institute ($922,966), and the Executive Office of the Board of Trustees ($21.5 million). These funds maintain ongoing operations for research, education, and community initiatives at the listed institutions, including the Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems and Mississippi Mineral Resources Research Institute. The bill does not create new programs but allocates existing funds to sustain current research and administrative activities.
This bill appropriates $891,741 from the State General Fund and $27,268 from the State Treasury to cover the Commission on Judicial Performance's expenses for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It authorizes six permanent staff positions, caps the director’s salary at chancellor-level pay (Mississippi Code §25-3-35), and requires detailed financial reporting. Additionally, $140,000 is specifically allocated to hire an attorney to audit and monitor Youth Courts operations. The bill funds existing commission operations without creating new policy, directly affecting the commission’s staffing and oversight capabilities.
This bill appropriates $9,545,229 from the State General Fund and $18,998,335 from special sources for Mississippi's Department of Agriculture and Commerce for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It directly funds the department’s operations, including divisions like Plant Industry, Fair Commission, Livestock Coliseum, and the Agriculture Museum. Key provisions restrict $14,954,881 of the total to "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits), requiring strict adherence to budget limits and prohibiting use for promotions or salary increases for current staff. Funds must cover authorized headcounts (215 permanent, 13 time-limited positions) without exceeding appropriations, with specific rules for filling vacancies using "Vacancy Funding."
SB 3056 appropriates $25,686,902 from the State General Fund and $10,542,565 from special sources for the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station's operations during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill requires the station to meet specific performance targets (e.g., 29.78 scientist FTEs in Plant Systems, 150 research publications) and report on progress in its 2028 budget request, while directing $1.35 million from the Education Enhancement Fund to support these activities.
SB 3101 appropriates $5,940,191 from the State General Fund and $22,189,165 from special funds to cover the salaries and operating expenses of Mississippi's State Veterans Affairs Board and State Veterans Homes for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill specifically allocates $4,941,898 for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits), restricting these funds to 39 permanent and 25 time-limited staff positions without transfer to other budget categories. It mandates that "Vacancy Funding" ($236,833) must only fill unfilled positions from the prior year, not fund promotions or salary increases for current employees. The bill also requires compliance with Mississippi's Variable Compensation Plan and prohibits using general funds to replace federal or special funds.
This bill appropriates $466 million in state funds for Mississippi's Department of Corrections operations during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It allocates resources to fund salaries, maintenance, and services across all state correctional facilities - including Parchman Prison, South Mississippi Correctional Facility, and regional prisons - as well as medical services, parole operations, and community corrections programs. The funding comes from both the state General Fund and special funds designated for corrections. This is a routine budgetary measure to support existing correctional system operations, not a policy change.
SB 3328 extends the funding mechanism for Jackson's Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) by delaying its expiration date and authorizes an additional 1% tax on hotel/motel sales and 0.5% tax on restaurant sales within Jackson. These new taxes would fund the CVB but require a public election to approve their implementation. The bill specifically defines "hotel/motel" (excluding properties with ≤10 units) and "restaurant" (requiring ≥$100,000 annual sales) for tax purposes. It also updates the CVB's structure, requiring nine appointed members representing tourism sectors, business, arts, education, and attractions. The measure directly affects Jackson-based hotels, motels, and restaurants by potentially increasing their tax burden if voters approve the new rates.
This bill appropriates $7,222,072 for the Mississippi State Treasurer's Office operations during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It specifically allocates $3,719,488 for employee salaries, wages, and benefits, authorizing 38 permanent staff positions including one new "Program Specialist III" role. The bill restricts how funds can be used - prohibiting their reallocation for promotions or salary increases beyond the budgeted amount - and requires compliance with the state's Variable Compensation Plan for salaries. It also includes $150,000 for investing in the Education Improvement Trust Fund.
SB 3104 allocates additional state funds to cover legal expenses related to specific court cases for multiple Mississippi state agencies. It provides $294,000 for the Attorney General's office to handle costs in cases like Curtis Flowers v. State and $720,000 for other legal matters including election-related lawsuits. Additional funds include $2.475 million for the Emergency Management Agency (for a settlement agreement) and $149,500 for Educational Television to cover related legal costs. The appropriations, covering fiscal years 2026-2027, are limited to existing legal obligations and do not create new policies.
HB 1941 authorizes Mississippi to issue up to $1 million in state general obligation bonds to fund the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund. The bond proceeds must be deposited into this trust fund, which supports outdoor conservation programs and activities. The bill limits total bond issuance to $1 million and prohibits new bonds after July 1, 2030. It also revises existing rules to allow the fund to use more money for administrative expenses related to its conservation work.
HB 1944 increases the maximum annual tax credit amount for Mississippi businesses that donate to qualifying charities and creates a new income tax credit for voluntary cash contributions to these organizations. It affects businesses (corporations, LLCs, partnerships, or sole proprietorships) that make qualifying donations, expanding eligibility to include charities focused on child welfare, foster care services, or education for vulnerable children. Unused credits can be carried forward for five years, and qualifying organizations must provide certification proving they meet specific criteria (e.g., 501(c)(3) status, no abortion funding) and serve children in foster care, with chronic illnesses, or from low-income families. The bill also prohibits using these credits for any abortion-related services or activities.
