SB 2012 appropriates $138 million in state funds and $1.8 million in special funds for Mississippi's Department of Employment Security to cover its operational costs during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill specifically allocates $30 million for "Personal Services" (salaries, wages, and benefits for employees), with strict rules prohibiting diversion of these funds to other purposes or exceeding budgeted headcount levels. It also designates $138 million from the Unemployment Trust Fund to support One-Stop Career Centers and unemployment compensation administration, including staffing, technology, and accessibility improvements. This funding bill directly affects the department’s budget and staffing operations but does not change eligibility rules or program benefits.
SB 2010 allocates $69.27 million in state funds for Mississippi's Community College Board to cover administrative costs and specific programs for fiscal year 2026. It directly affects community colleges, students (through GED test fee reimbursements), and workforce training initiatives by providing $50.8 million for workforce education, $30 million for career/technical programs, and $542,459 for the Greenville Higher Education Center. Key mechanisms include funding from the Education Enhancement Fund, fees for virtual programs, and requirements that funds cover only new obligations starting July 1, 2025. The bill does not change laws but authorizes spending for existing operations and student support services.
This bill appropriates $23.88 million from state funds for Mississippi's Public Employees' Retirement System during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). It specifically allocates $12.99 million for employee salaries, benefits, and filling 168 authorized positions (including one new "Retirement Benefits" role), with $731,871 reserved exclusively for filling unfilled vacancies - not for promotions or salary increases. The bill strictly prohibits exceeding these funds for personnel costs, requires maintaining detailed financial records matching prior years, and establishes a separate fund for building maintenance using rental income from the system's Jackson office. It directly affects Retirement System staff and their operational budgeting.
SB 2039 allocates $6,164,999 in state funds for the Mississippi Workers' Compensation Commission's operations during fiscal year 2026, including $5,000,826 specifically for employee salaries and benefits. The bill strictly limits "Personal Services" spending to $5.00M (covering salaries, fringe benefits, and vacancy funding for 55 authorized positions) and requires the Commission to maintain detailed records and meet specific performance targets, such as resolving 900 cases within three months. It also appropriates $25,000 for the Second Injury Fund and mandates a safety training contract with the private sector. This is a funding bill with no new policy provisions, solely authorizing budgeted expenditures for the Commission's existing responsibilities.
SB 2048 reappropiates unspent funds from Mississippi's Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund to specific state agencies for fiscal year 2026. It directs $37.6 million to the Office of Workforce Development, $358.7 million to the Department of Environmental Quality for water infrastructure grants, and $295.4 million to the State Department of Health for rural water projects, among other allocations. All funds must stay within their originally authorized purposes and cannot exceed unexpended balances as of June 30, 2025. The bill continues existing pandemic recovery programs without creating new funding or changing program objectives.
