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MS SB2924

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Briggs Hopson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $20,000,000 from the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for disaster response and recovery expenses

  • Funding specifically addresses state obligations related to the severe weather event that began on January 24, 2026

  • Appropriation period runs from passage of the act through June 30, 2027

  • Funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer based on requisitions from authorized personnel

  • Legislation has broad bipartisan support with over 50 Senate sponsors listed

Legislative Description

Appropriation; additional for MEMA for purposes authorized under the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund.

Last Action

Returned For Concurrence

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations A2/6/2026
Appropriations2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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