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MS SB3085

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Briggs Hopson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $4,663,433 from special funds to the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027)

  • Allocates $1,293,775 for personal services including employee salaries, wages, and fringe benefits ($1,225,279) plus vacancy funding ($68,496) for 18 permanent positions

  • Authorizes up to $2,300,000 for enforcement activities, hiring private collection firms to recover uncollected fines, and associated administrative costs

  • Provides $225,000 specifically for replacing the licensing database with a modern automated system

  • Permits escalation of up to $62,000 for increased lease agreements, advertising, and licensing costs subject to Department of Finance and Administration rules

Legislative Description

Appropriation; Contractors, Board of.

Last Action

Returned For Concurrence

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations D2/24/2026
Appropriations2/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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