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MS HB677
MS HB677Federal funds; Governor shall not return to federal government as long as there is still a demonstrable need for those funds in Mississippi.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Provide That Whenever The State Receives Any Federal Funds That Are Required Or Authorized To Be Used For A Particular Program Or Purpose As Specified In Federal Law Or Regulations, The Governor Or State Agency Executive Director Having Control Of The Funds Shall Not Return Any Of Those Funds To The Federal Government As Long As There Is Still A Demonstrable Need For Those Funds In The Program Or For The Purpose For Which The Funds Were Provided, Unless Federal Government Requires The State To Return The Funds; To Provide That If The Governor Or State Agency Executive Director Having Control Of The Funds Determines That The Program Or Purpose For Which The Funds Were Provided Could Be Better Administered By Nonprofit Entities Or Other Nongovernmental Entities Than By The State, The Funds May Be Transferred To Such Entities To Administer The Program Or Purpose For Which The Funds Were Provided, If Allowed By Federal Law And Regulations And Only In Accordance With The Federal Law And Regulations; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Governor or a state agency executive director in Mississippi cannot return federal funds to the federal government if there is still a clear need for those funds in Mississippi for the program or purpose they were intended for, unless the federal government specifically requires their return. "Federal funds" are defined as money from the federal government that is under the exclusive control of the Governor or a state agency executive director, without needing legislative appropriation. The Attorney General will determine if there's a demonstrable need for these funds. Furthermore, if the Governor or executive director believes that nonprofit or other non-governmental organizations could manage the program or purpose better than the state, the funds can be transferred to these entities, provided federal laws and regulations permit such a transfer. This act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0677.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/0600-0699/HB0677IN.htm |
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