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MS SB2049
Bill
Status
6/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Briggs Hopson
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 37-113-55 to transfer disbursement authority of the Mississippi State University Veterinary School Fund from the Department of Finance and Administration to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning.
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Corrects the fund number reference for the 2022 Emergency Road and Bridge Fund from 6619440000 to 6619441000 in Chapter 534, Laws of 2024.
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Creates the "Mississippi Veteran's Home Improvement Fund" and directs a $2,500,000 transfer from the MSVA-Board CEF for design, construction, and equipping of a new veteran's home in Rankin County.
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Creates the "United States Fire Insurance Company Settlement Fund" and directs a $310,362 transfer from the Attorney General Contingent Fund on July 1, 2025, to cover costs related to a settlement for damage to the Mississippi Delta Community College bookstore.
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Directs multiple state treasury transfers totaling over $820 million to various capital improvement funds, disaster assistance funds, and specialized agency funds including allocations for University of Southern Mississippi repairs ($2,047,425.77), disaster relief ($8 million), firefighter programs ($5 million), and outdoor stewardship ($12 million).
Legislative Description
State Budget process; revise provisions related to and transfer certain funds.
Last Action
Approved by Governor
6/17/2025