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MS HB1171
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Ford
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AI Summary
- State agencies administering grants must establish measurable quarterly and annual objectives, with failure to meet metrics for two consecutive quarters resulting in grant termination
- Grant funds are prohibited from being used for voter registration or get-out-the-vote campaigns, with violations resulting in immediate termination and five-year debarment from receiving grants
- Each state agency must maintain a public website displaying all active grants, award amounts, recipient information, and quarterly financial and performance reports, updated within 14 days of any change
- Primary recipients and subrecipients must undergo annual compliance audits by or under the State Auditor's direction, with reports due within 120 days after fiscal year end and published on Transparency Mississippi
- Executive officers and board members of grant applicants must submit signed disclosure statements detailing any criminal convictions for fraud or corruption and any prior involvement with organizations that violated grant requirements
Legislative Description
Grants; increase oversight, accountability and transparency in administration of by state agencies.
Last Action
Returned For Concurrence
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency2/16/2026
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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