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HB 1940MISSISSIPPISession 2026State BillSigned into law
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Mississippi Legislature enacts House Bill 1940 providing additional state appropriations for FY 2026 and FY 2027

Original title: Appropriations; additional appropriations for FY26 & FY27.

Last action · March 25, 2026: 03/25 Approved by GovernorSponsors: John Read and 1 other

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What This Bill Does

House Bill 1940 enacts additional appropriations from capital expense, education enhancement, and special funds for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to cover expenses across multiple state agencies, courts, and specific legal settlements.

Why it matters

The measure allocates millions in state funds for agency operations, legal settlements, court support staff, and grant programs through mid-2027.

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 Agencies and Courts

State agencies, the state supreme court administrative office, and boards receive additional funding allocations and specific appropriations for operations, projects, and legal expenses.

Directly affected

Mississippi Counties

Counties receive proportional funding amounts to replace lost Emergency Management Performance Grant revenues.

Directly affected

Students receiving financial aid

The Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid receives special source funds to defray expenses related to HELP, MTAG, and MESG grant programs.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What agencies receive funding under House Bill 1940?
The bill provides additional appropriations to the Office of the Attorney General, Department of Public Safety, Department of Finance and Administration, MEMA, Administrative Office of Courts, Board of Medical Licensure, Department of Marine Resources, Department of Education, Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists, Department of Human Services, Department of Health, and Office of Student Financial Aid.
How much is allocated for the Department of Public Safety headquarters?
The bill appropriates $3,529,925.00 for expenses related to the construction and furnishing of the Department of Public Safety headquarters.
What is the funding for the City of Jackson Water litigation?
The bill appropriates $3,748,030.00 to the Mississippi State Department of Health for legal expenses associated with the City of Jackson Water litigation.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

15 actions
  1. Mar 25, 2026Governor of MississippiEnrolled
    03/25 Approved by Governor
  2. Mar 20, 2026SenateEnrolled
    03/20 (S) Enrolled Bill Signed
  3. Mar 19, 2026HouseEnrolled
    03/19 (H) Enrolled Bill Signed
  4. Mar 18, 2026HouseFloor
    03/18 (H) Concurred in Amend From Senate
  5. Mar 13, 2026Senate
    03/13 (S) Returned For Concurrence
  6. Mar 12, 2026SenateFloor
    03/12 (S) Passed As Amended
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  1. Mar 12, 2026Senate
    03/12 (S) Amended
  2. Mar 12, 2026SenateCommittee
    03/12 (S) Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
  3. Feb 27, 2026SenateCommittee
    02/27 (S) Referred To Appropriations
  4. Feb 23, 2026House
    02/23 (H) Transmitted To Senate
  5. Feb 19, 2026HouseFloor
    02/19 (H) Passed As Amended
  6. Feb 19, 2026House
    02/19 (H) Amended
  7. Feb 19, 2026HouseFloor
    02/19 (H) Committee Substitute Adopted
  8. Feb 18, 2026HouseCommittee
    02/18 (H) Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
  9. Feb 16, 2026HouseCommittee
    02/16 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

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Lobbying Activity

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Sponsors

John ReadHouse · District 112RepublicanPrimary sponsor
Angela CockerhamHouse · District 96IndependentCosponsor

Connected Entities

Mississippi State Supreme Court - Administrative Office of Courts, Mississippi State Department of Health, Office of the Attorney General and 12 more
OrganizationMississippi State Supreme Court - Administrative Office of Courts“Recipient of funds for court reporters, trial judge support staff, appointments,”Map →
OrganizationMississippi State Department of Health“Recipient of funds for City of Jackson Water litigation legal expenses”Map →
OrganizationOffice of the Attorney General“Recipient of additional appropriations for legal assistance, expert witness fees”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Human Services“Recipient of funds for income verification software”Map →
OrganizationMississippi Department of Education“Recipient of Education Enhancement Funds for the Educable Child Program”Map →
PersonFitch“Named defendant in AbbVie Inc., et al. v. Fitch and AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals ”Map →
OrganizationMississippi Office of Student Financial Aid“Recipient of special source funds for HELP, MTAG, and MESG grants”Map →
PersonTate Reeves“Named defendant in Olivia Y., et al v. Tate Reeves, et al.”Map →
OrganizationBoard of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists“Recipient of funds for licensing system upgrades and maintenance”Map →
OrganizationMississippi Emergency Management Agency“Recipient of funds for operational expenses and county grants due to EMPG loss”Map →
OrganizationMississippi Board of Medical Licensure“Recipient of funds to replace a vehicle”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Public Safety“Recipient of funds for headquarters construction and furnishing”Map →
OrganizationMississippi Semiquincentennial Commission“Commission supported by Department of Finance and Administration funding”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Marine Resources“Recipient of funds from the Tidelands Fund for prior year Tidelands projects”Map →
OrganizationDepartment of Finance and Administration“Recipient of funds for Bolton Building relocation/repair and Semiquincentennial ”Map →

Sources

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billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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