SB 3070: Mississippi Legislature appropriates over $318 million to fund the Mississippi…

What This Bill Does

The Mississippi Legislature enacts Senate Bill 3070 to provide a total of $22,530,799 from the State General Fund and $296,325,957 from special funds to defray the expenses of the Mississippi Development Authority for the beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.

Why it matters

Sets operational funding, authorized headcount caps, and specific grant allocations for state-level economic development and tourism programs, directly dictating state resources available for business recruitment, community grants, and welcome centers.

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

Mississippi Development Authority

Receives operational appropriations, headcount authorizations, and mandated performance targets for fiscal year 2027.

Directly affected

Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority

Receives specific general fund and special source fund appropriations for fiscal year 2027.

Directly affected

Innovate Mississippi

Receives a mandatory transfer of $1,017,000 from Section 1 funds.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much total funding is appropriated to the Mississippi Development Authority for fiscal year 2027?

The MDA receives $22,530,799 from the State General Fund and $296,325,957 from special funds, totaling over $318 million.

Are there specific allocations for tourism promotion within the budget?

Yes, Section 7 provides $4,876,298 for Mississippi Tourism Advertising and Promotion, which includes $299,000 for Tourism Grant Development Awards.

What new personnel positions are authorized under this bill?

The Legislature authorized two new permanent headcounts under the Project Management Family.

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News Coverage

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

22 actions

Apr 9, 2026Governor of MississippiEnrolled
04/09 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

Show 16 earlier actions

Mar 27, 2026House
03/27 (H) Conference Report Filed
Mar 19, 2026House
03/19 (H) Conferees Named Oliver,Cockerham,Massengill
Mar 19, 2026Senate
03/19 (S) Conferees Named Hopson,Blackwell,DeBar
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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