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SB 3101MISSISSIPPISession 2026State BillSigned into law

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Mississippi Legislature appropriates funds for State Veterans Affairs Board and Veterans Homes for fiscal year 2027

Original title: Appropriation; Veterans Affairs Board.

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

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What This Bill Does

Senate Bill 3101 appropriates operating funds and authorizes staff positions for the State Veterans Affairs Board and Mississippi State Veterans Homes for 2027, taking effect July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

The measure allocates millions in state general and special funds to operate veterans care facilities, maintain employee headcounts, and fund facility repairs across Mississippi.

Background

The Mississippi State Veterans Affairs Board operates state veterans homes and cemeteries to provide care and support services for military veterans in Mississippi. context
The Hilton R. 'Jack' Vance Act of 1997 establishes specific provisions regarding indigent or low-income care in Mississippi state veterans homes. context

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

State Veterans Affairs Board

Receives state general and special fund appropriations and is subject to headcount and spending limitations for fiscal year 2027.

Directly affected

Mississippi State Veterans Homes

Receives operating funds, capital improvement allocations, and authorized employee headcounts for fiscal year 2027.

Directly affected

Indigent and low-income veterans and surviving spouses

Qualify for care funded through a designated $250,000 allocation under the Hilton R. 'Jack' Vance Act of 1997.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much general funding is allocated to the State Veterans Affairs Board for fiscal year 2027?

The act appropriates $5,711,024.00 from the State General Fund for the board.

What funds are provided for repairs at specific veterans homes?

Section 14 provides $3,500,000.00 from the for roof replacement, HVAC upgrades, and boiler purchases or repairs at the Kosciusko and Collins Homes.

What is the authorized employee headcount for the Mississippi State Veterans Homes?

The authorized headcount is 242 permanent positions and 254 time-limited positions.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

22 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 Deweese,Cockerham,Mickens
Mar 19, 2026Senate
03/19 (S) Conferees Named Hopson,Williams,Seymour
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 A2
Mar 10, 2026House
03/10 (H) DR - TSDPAA: A2 To AP
Feb 24, 2026HouseCommittee
02/24 (H) Referred To Appropriations C;Appropriations A
Feb 23, 2026Senate
02/23 (S) Transmitted To House
Feb 19, 2026SenateFloor
02/19 (S) Passed
Feb 19, 2026SenateFloor
02/19 (S) Committee Substitute Adopted
Feb 18, 2026SenateCommittee
02/18 (S) Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
Feb 17, 2026SenateCommittee
02/17 (S) Referred To Appropriations

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