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SB 3058MISSISSIPPISession 2026State BillSigned into law

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Mississippi appropriates $7.9 million for the Forest and Wildlife Research Center for fiscal year 2027

Original title: Appropriation; IHL - Mississippi State University - Forest and Wildlife Research Center.

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 3058 appropriates $6,482,062 from the State General Fund and authorizes $1,487,504 in for the maintenance and operation of the Forest and Wildlife Research Center for 2027, taking effect July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

The measure sets the annual operating budget for the Forest and Wildlife Research Center, including funding designated for a $2,000 salary increase equivalent for professors and adjunct professors.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Forest and Wildlife Research Center

Receives operating appropriations and expenditure authorizations for fiscal year 2027.

Directly affected

Professors and adjunct professors at the Forest and Wildlife Research Center

Eligible to receive the equivalent of a $2,000 salary increase at the discretion of the Institutional Executive Officer.

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Mississippi Industries for the Blind

Receives mandatory purchasing preference for commodities and equipment when bids are equal or when purchases are made without competitive bids.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much total funding is appropriated and authorized for the Forest and Wildlife Research Center for fiscal year 2027?

The act appropriates $6,482,062.00 from the State General Fund and authorizes $1,487,504.00 in , totaling $7,969,566.00.

Are there specific funds set aside for staff salary increases?

Yes, $111,804.00 from the is provided for the equivalent of a $2,000 salary increase for all professors and adjunct professors at the center, at the discretion of the .

When does this funding take effect?

The act takes effect and is in force from and after July 1, 2026.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

24 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, 2026Senate
03/29 (S) Unanimous Consent Granted
Mar 29, 2026SenateFloor
03/29 (S) Conference Report Adopted
Mar 29, 2026HouseFloor
03/29 (H) Conference Report Adopted

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Mar 29, 2026House
03/29 (H) Unanimous Consent Granted
Mar 27, 2026Senate
03/27 (S) Conference Report Filed
Mar 27, 2026House
03/27 (H) Conference Report Filed
Mar 19, 2026House
03/19 (H) Conferees Named Oliver,Cockerham,Scoggin
Mar 19, 2026Senate
03/19 (S) Conferees Named Hopson,Parks,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 A4
Mar 11, 2026House
03/11 (H) DR - TSDPAA: A4 To AP
Feb 24, 2026HouseCommittee
02/24 (H) Referred To Appropriations E;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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