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HB 1928MISSISSIPPISession 2026State BillSigned into law

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Mississippi approves House Bill 1928 appropriating funds for 2027 legislative expenses and operations

Original title: Appropriation; Legislative expenses.

Last action · April 7, 2026: 04/07 Approved by GovernorSponsors: Sam Mims and 8 others

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What This Bill Does

House Bill 1928 enacts the 2027 appropriations for the Mississippi Legislature, allocating funds for member salaries, contingent funds, joint committees, and state assessments, effective July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

The measure determines the operational funding and expense allowances for lawmakers and legislative agencies for 2027, drawing from the State General Fund and .

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Members of the Legislature

Their salaries, mileage, insurance, matching funds, daily expense allowances, and monthly expense allowances are funded and regulated by the act.

Directly affected

Joint Legislative Budget Committee

Receives operating funds and capital expense fund allocations for committee expenses and software upgrades.

Directly affected

Mississippi Industries for the Blind

Must be given purchasing preference for legislative equipment and commodity purchases when bids are equal or when purchases are made without competitive bidding.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What period do these legislative appropriations cover?

The appropriations cover the beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.

Are members of the legislature allowed to travel out of state using these funds without restrictions?

No, funds cannot be used for out-of-state travel expenses for House members or employees without prior approval from the House Management Committee, or for Senate members or employees without prior approval from the Senate Rules Committee.

Which entity must receive purchasing preference when bids are equal?

The Mississippi Industries for the Blind must be given preference whenever two or more bids for commodities or equipment are equal with respect to price, quality, and service, or when purchases are made without competitive bids.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

21 actions

Apr 7, 2026Governor of MississippiEnrolled
04/07 Approved by Governor
Mar 31, 2026SenateEnrolled
03/31 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed
Mar 31, 2026HouseEnrolled
03/31 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
Mar 29, 2026SenateFloor
03/29 (S) Conference Report Adopted
Mar 29, 2026HouseFloor
03/29 (H) Conference Report Adopted
Mar 27, 2026Senate
03/27 (S) Conference Report Filed

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Mar 27, 2026House
03/27 (H) Conference Report Filed
Mar 19, 2026Senate
03/19 (S) Conferees Named Hopson,DeBar,Blackwell
Mar 19, 2026House
03/19 (H) Conferees Named Mims,Cockerham,Barton
Mar 18, 2026House
03/18 (H) Decline to Concur/Invite Conf
Mar 13, 2026Senate
03/13 (S) Returned For Concurrence
Mar 12, 2026SenateFloor
03/12 (S) Passed As Amended
Mar 12, 2026Senate
03/12 (S) Amended
Mar 12, 2026SenateCommittee
03/12 (S) Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
Feb 27, 2026SenateCommittee
02/27 (S) Referred To Appropriations
Feb 20, 2026House
02/20 (H) Transmitted To Senate
Feb 19, 2026HouseFloor
02/19 (H) Passed
Feb 18, 2026HouseCommittee
02/18 (H) Title Suff Do Pass
Feb 18, 2026House
02/18 (H) DR - TSDP: AP To A3
Feb 17, 2026House
02/17 (H) DR - TSDP: A3 To AP
Feb 16, 2026HouseCommittee
02/16 (H) Referred To Appropriations D;Appropriations A

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