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SB 3093MISSISSIPPISession 2026State BillSigned into law

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Mississippi approves $3.2 million FY 2027 budget and 28 staff positions for Board of Animal Health

Original title: Appropriation; Animal Health, Board of.

Last action · April 8, 2026: 04/08 Approved by GovernorSponsors: Briggs Hopson and 6 others

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What This Bill Does

Mississippi appropriates $1,968,554 from the State General Fund and authorizes $1,264,495 in special source funds for the Board of Animal Health's operating expenses for 2027, starting July 1, 2026. The legislation sets a maximum expenditure of $2,236,722, provides for 23 permanent and 5 staff positions, and allocates $450,000 from the Animal Health Disaster Response Fund for disease outbreaks.

Why it matters

The measure establishes the complete operational funding and staffing cap for the state agency responsible for livestock disease control and animal health regulation through June 30, 2027.

Background

The Mississippi Board of Animal Health is the state agency charged with protecting livestock and poultry from infectious diseases. context
Senate Bill 3093 was introduced during the 2026 Regular Session and approved by Governor on April 8, 2026. context

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Mississippi Board of Animal Health

Receives operating funds, staffing limits, and financial compliance rules for fiscal year 2027.

Directly affected

Mississippi Industries for the Blind

Receives mandatory purchasing preference for commodity and equipment bids when all competing bid factors are equal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much total money is appropriated for the Mississippi Board of Animal Health for fiscal year 2027?

The act appropriates $1,968,554 from the State General Fund and authorizes $1,264,495 in special source funds, totaling $3,233,049.

Can vacancy funding be used to give raises or promotions to current employees?

No. The act explicitly mandates that must be used to increase filled headcounts and prohibits its use for promotions, title changes, in-range salary adjustments, or salary increases for current employees.

What funds are available if an animal disease outbreak occurs?

The act provides $450,000 from the Animal Health Disaster Response Fund for outbreak expenses, which includes $25,000 designated for hazard pay.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

21 actions

Apr 8, 2026Governor of MississippiEnrolled
04/08 Approved by Governor
Apr 2, 2026HouseEnrolled
04/02 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
Apr 2, 2026SenateEnrolled
04/02 (S) 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, 2026House
03/19 (H) Conferees Named Bounds,Cockerham,Pigott
Mar 19, 2026Senate
03/19 (S) Conferees Named Hopson,McCaughn,Suber
Mar 17, 2026Senate
03/17 (S) Decline to Concur/Invite Conf
Mar 13, 2026House
03/13 (H) Returned For Concurrence
Mar 12, 2026HouseFloor
03/12 (H) Passed As Amended
Mar 12, 2026House
03/12 (H) Amended
Mar 11, 2026HouseCommittee
03/11 (H) Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
Mar 11, 2026House
03/11 (H) DR - TSDPAA: AP To A1
Mar 10, 2026House
03/10 (H) DR - TSDPAA: A1 To AP
Feb 24, 2026HouseCommittee
02/24 (H) Referred To Appropriations B;Appropriations A
Feb 23, 2026Senate
02/23 (S) Transmitted To House
Feb 19, 2026SenateFloor
02/19 (S) Passed
Feb 18, 2026SenateCommittee
02/18 (S) Title Suff Do Pass
Feb 17, 2026SenateCommittee
02/17 (S) Referred To Appropriations

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