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SB 3027

Appropriation; Veterinary Examiners, Board of.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rod Hickman and 5 co-sponsors

Would have appropriated $208,205 to the Mississippi State Board of Veterinary Examiners for FY2026 with budget, procurement, and reporting rules; died in conference.

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Bill Summary · SB 3027

Summary — SB 3027 (2025)

Title: Appropriation; Veterinary Examiners, Board of
Status: Died in Conference
Introduced: March 14, 2025

Purpose

SB 3027 would have appropriated state funds to support the Mississippi State Board of Veterinary Examiners’ operating expenses for Fiscal Year 2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026). The bill also included administrative, procurement, and budget-reporting conditions attached to that appropriation.

Key provisions

  • Appropriation
    • $208,205 is appropriated out of the State Treasury to the credit of the Mississippi State Board of Veterinary Examiners for expenses for FY 2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026).
  • Budget procedures and restrictions
    • Any transfers or escalations of the appropriation must follow applicable law.
    • Prohibits using the general funds authorized here to replace federal or other special funds previously used for salaries if those funds are withdrawn or no longer available.
  • Accounting and budget submission requirements
    • The Board must maintain complete accounting and personnel records for the funds, in the same format and level of detail as FY 2025.
    • The Board’s budget request for FY 2027 must be submitted to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee in a format and level of detail comparable to the FY 2026 budget request.
  • Procurement preferences
    • Where two or more bids are equal in price, quality, and service, the Mississippi Industries for the Blind shall be given preference.
    • A similar preference is to be given to the Mississippi Industries for the Blind for purchases made without competitive bids.
  • Payment mechanics and effective date
    • Funds to be paid by the State Treasurer upon warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer after proper requisitions.
    • Intended effective date: July 1, 2025.

Who would be affected

  • Mississippi State Board of Veterinary Examiners (primary recipient of funds).
  • Employees of the Board (payroll funding constraints).
  • Joint Legislative Budget Committee (receives FY 2027 submission).
  • Mississippi Industries for the Blind and other vendors (procurement preference).
  • State Fiscal Officer / State Treasurer (payment/administration).

Fiscal impact

  • Direct appropriation of $208,205 for FY 2026 to support Board operations. No additional fiscal estimates provided in the text.

Legislative history and final status

  • Passed by the Senate (Feb 19, 2025); transmitted to the House (Feb 20, 2025); amended and passed as amended. Conferees were named by both chambers.
  • Final status: Died in Conference (March 29, 2025). Because it died in conference, the appropriation and other provisions did not become law.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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