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HB 1923MISSISSIPPISession 2026State BillSigned into law

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Mississippi HB 1923 appropriates $174,704 for Athletic Commission expenses in fiscal year 2027

Original title: Appropriation; Athletic Commission.

Last action · March 25, 2026: 03/25 Approved by GovernorSponsors: Sam Mims and 8 others

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What This Bill Does

House Bill 1923 appropriates $174,704 from special funds to the Mississippi Athletic Commission for the beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The measure allocates $58,259 specifically for to support one permanent employee, sets the Chairman's annual salary at $32,500, and takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Residents and regulated entities fund the agency's operations through special funds totaling $174,704, directly determining the staffing capacity and regulatory oversight for athletic events in the state.

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 Athletic Commission

The agency receives $174,704 in operational funding and is subject to headcount and personnel expenditure restrictions for fiscal year 2027.

Directly affected

Mississippi Industries for the Blind

The organization receives mandatory purchasing preference for commodities or equipment when competing bids are equal.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is appropriated for the Mississippi Athletic Commission in fiscal year 2027?

The bill appropriates $174,704 from special funds in the State Treasury.

How many permanent employees are authorized for the agency?

The authorized permanent headcount is 1.

What is the annual salary for the Chairman of the Commission?

The Chairman receives an annual salary of $32,500 for serving as of permits and licenses.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

15 actions

Mar 25, 2026Governor of MississippiEnrolled
03/25 Approved by Governor
Mar 20, 2026SenateEnrolled
03/20 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed
Mar 20, 2026HouseEnrolled
03/20 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
Mar 18, 2026HouseFloor
03/18 (H) Concurred in Amend From Senate
Mar 13, 2026Senate
03/13 (S) Returned For Concurrence
Mar 12, 2026SenateFloor
03/12 (S) Passed As Amended

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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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Connected Entities

Mississippi Industries for the Blind, State Treasury, State Treasurer and 4 more

OrganizationMississippi Industries for the Blind“Receives preference in procurement when bids are equal”Map →

OrganizationState Treasury“Source of appropriated funds”Map →

PersonState Treasurer“Pays out appropriated money from the State Treasury”Map →

OrganizationMississippi State Personnel Board“Oversees the Variable Compensation Plan and personnel actions”Map →

OrganizationMississippi Athletic Commission“State agency receiving appropriations for fiscal year 2027”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Finance and Administration“Grants approval for fund escalations”Map →

PersonState Fiscal Officer“Issues warrants upon requisitions”Map →

Sources

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billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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