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signed · Mississippi · House Jul 17, 2026

HB 1: Appropriation; Department of Human Services to establish and implement youth diversion program.

This bill amends a previous appropriation law to clarify that $1.5 million in state funds is designated for the Mississippi Department of Human Services. The money will be used to establish and run a youth diversion program, which aims to redirect young people away from the traditional justice system. The funds are drawn from the state's Capital Expense Fund and allocated by the State Treasurer.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill explicitly appropriates $1.5 million from state funds to establish a youth diversion program, directly advancing public service funding.85% confidence
Kevin Horan (R)
signed · Mississippi · House Jul 17, 2026

HB 2: Appropriation; Department of Human Services of.

Mississippi House Bill 2 appropriates a total of $29.5 million in state funds for the fiscal year 2027 to support juvenile justice and youth services. The Department of Human Services will receive $12 million from the Capital Expense Fund to renovate and expand the Oakley Youth Development Center, along with $7.5 million from the State General Fund to establish statewide youth diversion programs. Additionally, the Department of Public Safety is allocated $10 million from the Capital Expense Fund to acquire, design, or lease new secured detention facilities for juveniles in both North and South Mississippi.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $29.5M for juvenile justice and youth services, directly funding public programs and state operations.95% confidence
Kevin Horan (R)
signed · Mississippi · Senate Jul 17, 2026

SB 2001: The Mississippi Youth Court Reform Act of 2026; enact.

The Mississippi Youth Court Reform Act of 2026 overhauls the state's juvenile justice and child welfare systems by restructuring court jurisdictions, mandating public access to hearings, and establishing a statewide diversion program for low-risk youth. The bill requires that youth court divisions be housed within chancery courts in counties without county courts, while prohibiting the creation of new county youth courts and requiring full-time judges to handle these cases by 2031. It also opens youth court proceedings to the general public, with specific exceptions allowing judges to close hearings for child welfare matters if justified on the record. Additionally, the legislation creates a Family Services Forum to coordinate cross-agency support for children and families, and mandates the implementation of a uniform data management system to replace existing tracking software by 2029.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill reforms juvenile justice by mandating public access to hearings and establishing diversion programs for low-risk youth, which aligns with criminal justice reform goals.85% confidence
Brice Wiggins (R)
signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SB 3051: Appropriation; Finance and Administration, Department of.

SB 3051 allocates $86.8 million in state funds for Mississippi's Department of Finance and Administration to cover operations during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It specifically sets $25.98 million for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits), requiring the department to stay within this budget when annualizing personnel costs and using vacancy funds *only* to fill open positions - not for raises or promotions. The bill mandates strict compliance with the State Personnel Board’s Variable Compensation Plan and prohibits exceeding the allocated funds without legislative approval for new positions or programs. This funding mechanism directly affects state employees and department budgeting practices, ensuring salary spending aligns with fiscal constraints.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $86.8M for state operations with strict personnel budget limits, demonstrating fiscal responsibility and funding essential department functions per appropriations authority.95% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentRestricts state employee raises/promotions by capping personnel budget and banning use of funds for wage increases.85% confidence
Briggs Hopson (R) · 5 co-sponsors
signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SB 3110: Tax credits; authorize for contributions by certain taxpayers to certain hospitals.

SB 3110 creates tax credits for Mississippi taxpayers who make voluntary cash donations to qualifying rural hospitals. It allows a credit against either income tax (up to 50% of annual tax liability) or ad valorem property tax (up to 50% of property tax liability), but not both for the same donation. The bill caps the credit for any single hospital at $100,000 annually and sets a statewide annual limit of $1,000,000 for all hospitals combined. Unused credits may be carried forward for five years, and contributions must be cash-only (not goods or services).
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credits for hospital donations, providing tax relief to incentivize funding for rural healthcare - a public service. Aligns with fiscal responsibility and funding essential programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides tax credits to fund rural hospitals, directly strengthening healthcare access and financial stability for critical facilities serving underserved communities.95% confidence
Cheikh Taylor (D)
signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SB 2917: Budget; provide for various transfers of funds, and create various special funds.

This bill revises how Mississippi's public universities can use funds from the 2022 Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) Capital Improvements Fund for facility projects. It adjusts the specific project descriptions (e.g., renovation, construction, or repair details) for allocations at institutions like Alcorn State University, Mississippi State University, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The bill requires universities to account for unused funds after four years and directs transfers of certain funds during fiscal year 2027. It does not create new funding but clarifies existing fund usage rules for capital improvements.
Briggs Hopson (R)
signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 13, 2026

SB 2263: Boating; prohibit enforcement officers from performing vessel stops or boarding a vessel without probable cause.

SB 2263 requires Mississippi Department of Marine Resources officers to have probable cause before boarding any vessel or stopping a boat. This directly affects marine law enforcement officers who previously could board vessels without probable cause under existing rules. The bill amends two sections of Mississippi law (59-21-127 and 59-23-5) to add this requirement, making it illegal to board or stop a vessel without reasonable suspicion of a boating safety violation. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and does not change other provisions like chemical testing for boating under the influence.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires probable cause for vessel stops, enhancing officer accountability and protecting civil rights in marine enforcement procedures.90% confidence
Jeremy England (R) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SB 3064: Appropriation; Employment Security, Department of.

SB 3064 allocates $137,774,071 in state funds to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027), primarily for operational expenses. It specifically restricts $29,865,891 of these funds to "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits) for up to 425 authorized positions (379 permanent, 46 time-limited), with strict rules requiring the department to avoid exceeding budgeted personnel costs. The bill mandates that "Vacancy Funding" ($908,823) can only fill unfilled positions from the prior year - not fund raises or promotions - and requires State Personnel Board approval for any salary increases or position escalations. As a funding measure, it does not create new policies but sets procedural limits on how state funds may be spent for department staffing.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $137M to DESE for operations with strict personnel cost controls, promoting fiscal responsibility and funding essential services.90% confidence
Briggs Hopson (R) · 6 co-sponsors
signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SB 3061: Appropriation; IHL - University of Mississippi Medical Center.

SB 3061 appropriates $190,004,192 from the State General Fund and authorizes $2,224,662,021 from patient/student fees and special funds to cover the University of Mississippi Medical Center's (UMMC) operating expenses for fiscal year 2027. The bill requires UMMC to maintain its schools (Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, etc.), provide detailed expenditure reports to the Legislature, and allocate specific funds for rural physician/dentist scholarships, a cancer institute, and a tobacco center. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, directly supporting UMMC's operations and healthcare services across Mississippi.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $190M from state funds + $2.2B from fees for UMMC operations, requiring detailed reporting and funding health programs, aligning with fiscal responsibility and public service funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds UMMC's schools (Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing) and allocates for rural physician scholarships/cancer institute, directly supporting higher education programs and access.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates $190M+ for UMMC operations, mandates health schools maintenance, funds rural physician scholarships, cancer institute, and tobacco center - directly advancing healthcare infrastructure and services.95% confidence
Briggs Hopson (R) · 6 co-sponsors
signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SB 3070: Appropriation; Development Authority, Mississippi.

SB 3070 is a funding bill appropriating $204.5 million ($16.48 million from the General Fund and $188.04 million from the State Treasury) to the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill specifically limits MDA’s personnel spending to $13.13 million for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits), authorizing 142 total positions (106 permanent, 36 time-limited). It requires strict adherence to budgeted headcounts, prohibits using funds for promotions or salary increases beyond appropriations, and mandates compliance with Mississippi’s Variable Compensation Plan for employee pay. The funding directly affects MDA employees and its operational budget, with no new policy changes beyond financial allocation.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $204.5M to MDA with strict personnel spending limits, promoting fiscal responsibility in budget management.95% confidence
Briggs Hopson (R) · 6 co-sponsors
signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SB 3072: Appropriation; Mental Health, Department of.

SB 3072 appropriates $704.7 million for Mississippi's Department of Mental Health for fiscal year 2027, combining $253.88 million from general funds and $450.85 million from special sources. Key allocations include $2.0 million for mental health training for law enforcement and court liaisons, $1.1 million for physician services at community centers, and $16.8 million for department operations and Medicaid payments. The bill specifies that funds must be used for "Personal Services" like salaries and cannot be diverted to other purposes, with strict limits on annual spending. It directly affects the Department of Mental Health and its ability to operate existing mental health programs and services.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $704.7M for mental health services including operations and Medicaid, directly advancing state budget allocation for essential public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates $704.7M for mental health services including community physician access, law enforcement training, and Medicaid payments, directly advancing healthcare access and funding.95% confidence
Briggs Hopson (R) · 6 co-sponsors
signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 9, 2026

SB 3053: Appropriation; IHL - General support.

This bill appropriates over $1.67 billion in state funds for Mississippi's eight public universities (Alcorn State, Delta State, Jackson State, Mississippi State, Mississippi University for Women, Mississippi Valley State, University of Mississippi, and University of Southern Mississippi) for fiscal year 2027. It allocates $394.6 million from the general fund for general support, $1.277 billion from federal/student fees for operations, and $1.5 million from the Ayers Endowment for specific university needs. The bill also directs $145,000 for the Governor's School for Gifted Students (requiring statewide high school nominations) and $349,200 for the Teacher Corps program. Additionally, it mandates that off-campus centers receive at least 65% of on-campus student costs without indirect overhead charges.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $1.67B for public universities, directly funding essential state educational services through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill appropriates $1.67B for Mississippi's public universities including general fund support ($394.6M) and operational funding, directly advancing higher education funding and stability.95% confidence
Briggs Hopson (R) · 6 co-sponsors
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