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MS HB1648

MS HB1648
Budget process; bring forward sections relating to and provide for transfers of funds.


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Introduced
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
02/05/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Bring Forward Sections 27-103-125, 27-103-139, 27-103-203, 27-103-211, 27-103-213 And 27-103-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Various Aspects Of The Budget Process, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 57-119-9 And 57-119-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Various Aspects Of The Gulf Coast Restoration Fund, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Direct The State Fiscal Officer To Make Certain Transfers To The Capital Expense Fund During Fiscal Year 2027; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill brings forward and makes available for amendment several sections of Mississippi Code related to the state's budget process, including provisions for how agency budgets should be presented, the Governor's submission of a balanced budget with performance data, and the management of the Working Cash-Stabilization Reserve Fund, which is a special fund used for cash flow needs and to cover potential General Fund deficits, and the Capital Expense Fund, which is used for state-owned property repairs and specific legislative-authorized projects. It also revises sections concerning the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund, which provides assistance for projects that can generate economic activity, and directs the State Fiscal Officer to transfer a nominal amount of $1.00 each from the General Fund and the Abandoned Property fund to the Capital Expense Fund during fiscal year 2027.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred To Appropriations (on 02/13/2026)

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