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SB 2146

State budget; bring forward code sections related to and provide for transfers.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Briggs Hopson

Mississippi budget bill authorizing transfers and code modifications died in conference after disagreement between House and Senate on fiscal allocations and spending authority.

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Bill Summary · SB 2146

Legislative bill overview

SB 2146 is a Mississippi budget bill that addresses code sections related to state expenditures and authorizes transfers of funds between accounts or agencies. The bill died in conference committee on April 3, 2025, after multiple recommittals for further negotiation between the House and Senate versions.

Why is this important

Budget bills directly determine how state government allocates taxpayer money across agencies and programs. Code section modifications can create lasting changes to how funds are managed, while transfer authorities allow flexibility in responding to fiscal needs during the budget year.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in bill summary: The vague title makes it unclear what specific transfers or code changes were proposed, limiting public understanding of fiscal impacts
  • Conference committee deadlock: The bill's failure suggests disagreement between chambers on fund allocation priorities or code modifications
  • Broad transfer authority: If the transfers were unrestricted, such language could raise concerns about executive discretion in spending without legislative oversight per transaction

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

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