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Introduced
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act Making An Appropriation To Defray The Expenses Of The Mississippi Ethics Commission For The Fiscal Year 2027.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $909,689.00 from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Ethics Commission to cover its expenses for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The bill also authorizes six permanent positions for the commission and outlines legislative intent regarding accounting and personnel records, budget requests, and procurement preferences for the Mississippi Industries for the Blind. Additionally, it permits the Ethics Commission to purchase casualty insurance for its vehicles and mandates that all expenditures comply with state law, preventing the agency from incurring debt beyond its appropriation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (6)
Dennis DeBar (R)*,
Rod Hickman (D)*,
Briggs Hopson (R)*,
Daniel Sparks (R)*,
Angela Turner-Ford (D)*,
Brice Wiggins (R)*,
Last Action
Referred To Appropriations D;Appropriations A (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB3065.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/3000-3099/SB3065PS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/3000-3099/SB3065CS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/3000-3099/SB3065IN.htm |
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