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MS HB1651

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Read

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State agencies must certify that personal or professional services are unavailable from another state agency before purchasing from private sources
  • Department of Finance and Administration required to maintain a "shared services inventory" listing all professional capabilities available within state government
  • Creates Shared Human Resources Program within Mississippi State Personnel Board to serve as HR department for any state agency with fewer than 30 employees
  • Department of Finance and Administration will handle accounting and procurement for any state agency with fewer than 30 employees
  • Effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

State agencies; prohibit spending for private personal or professional services unless such cannot be provided by another state agency.

Last Action

Returned For Concurrence

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/13/2026
Appropriations A1/19/2026

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