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MS HB677

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cheikh Taylor

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Governor or state agency executive directors from returning federal funds to the federal government as long as a demonstrable need exists for the program or purpose those funds were designated for
  • Applies to federal funds under exclusive control of the Governor or state agencies without requiring legislative appropriation
  • Assigns the Attorney General authority to determine whether demonstrable need still exists for the federal funds
  • Allows transfer of federal funds to nonprofit or nongovernmental entities if the Governor or agency director determines they could better administer the program, subject to federal law compliance
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Federal funds; Governor shall not return to federal government as long as there is still a demonstrable need for those funds in Mississippi.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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