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SB 2577

Budget requests; agencies that don't timely file with LBO shall have requests prepared for them by third party.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Briggs Hopson

SB 2577 requires Mississippi agencies to file budget requests on time or allow third parties to prepare their requests, enforcing deadline compliance in the budget process.

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Bill Summary · SB 2577

Legislative bill overview

SB 2577 mandates that Mississippi state agencies must submit their budget requests to the Legislative Budget Office (LBO) by a specified deadline. If an agency fails to file timely, the bill authorizes a third party to prepare the budget request on their behalf, which would then be submitted to the legislature for consideration.

Why is this important

Budget deadlines are critical for legislative planning and fiscal oversight. This enforcement mechanism ensures the budget process stays on schedule and prevents agencies from gaining strategic advantages through delays. It also shifts accountability by removing an agency's control over its own budget narrative if they miss deadlines.

Potential points of contention

  • Accuracy concerns: Third-party prepared budgets may not reflect an agency's actual needs or priorities as accurately as internally-prepared requests, potentially disadvantaging agencies with legitimate delays
  • Cost and feasibility: Creating a system for third parties to prepare budgets raises questions about who bears the cost and whether sufficient resources exist to handle all late submissions
  • Fairness and due process: Agencies losing control over their budget presentation due to missed deadlines could argue this removes their opportunity to advocate for necessary funding

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

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