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MS HB1939

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Read

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $3,529,925 to the Department of Public Safety for construction and furnishing of the department's headquarters for fiscal year 2026

  • Allocates $5,147,869 to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, with $2,475,000 for a legal settlement and $2,672,869 to replace federal Emergency Management Performance Grant funding to counties

  • Provides $4,796,572 to the Administrative Office of Courts, including $652,863 for trial judge appointments, $143,709 for terminal leave payments, and $4,000,000 for court reporters and trial judge support staff

  • Appropriates $6,000,000 to the Department of Human Services for income verification software, effective through June 30, 2027

  • Total additional appropriations across all agencies amount to approximately $19.47 million from the Capital Expense Fund and special funds

Legislative Description

Appropriations; additional appropriations for various state agencies.

Last Action

Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/27/2026
Appropriations A2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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