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MS SB3089
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Briggs Hopson
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $5,809,955 from the State General Fund and $28,691,171 from special funds for the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency's operating expenses for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027)
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Allocates $368,269,923 for disaster assistance programs including public assistance, individual and family grants, and mitigation programs covering 24 declared disasters from Hurricane Katrina through severe weather events in March 2025
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Authorizes 122 permanent and 61 time-limited employee positions with $19,068,081 in total personal services funding, including $17,900,599 for salaries and fringe benefits
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Requires the agency to maintain nine Area Coordinators residing within 50 miles of their assigned districts to assist local jurisdictions with emergency management activities
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Sets performance targets including training 3,000 personnel, conducting 60 community workshops, updating 115 emergency plans, and achieving 30% statewide adoption of NG911 systems
Legislative Description
Appropriation; Emergency Management Agency.
Last Action
Returned For Concurrence
3/13/2026