HB1171Introduced in the House
Grants; increase oversight, accountability and transparency in administration of by state agencies.
Introduced by Kevin Ford, District 54
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Create The Mississippi Grant And Subgrant Administration Transparency And Accountability Of Non-governmental Organizations Act Of 2026; To Establish That This Act Shall Be Created To Establish Requirements That Enhance Oversight, Accountability And Transparency In Grant Administration Of State And Federal Funds; To Define Relevant Terms; To Establish Grant Program Performance Metrics And Requirements; To Establish Grant Administration, Financial Reporting And Leadership Disclosure Requirements; To Clarify What Constitutes Prohibited Activities For The Usage Of Grant Funds; To Provide Information That Shall Be Subject To Audits Of Non-governmental Organizations And Quasi-public Entities; To Require That Reports Required By This Act Shall Be Filed Within 180 Days After Fiscal End Of Year And After Osa Performs Or Directs A Compliance Audit; To Authorize Dfa To Enforce The Policies And Procedures Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor
March 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Concurred in Amend From Senate · March 19, 2026
122
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
122 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lester Carpenter | 1 | Yes |
| Brad Mattox | 2 | Yes |
| William Arnold | 3 | Yes |
| Jody Steverson | 4 | Yes |
| John Faulkner | 5 | Yes |
| Justin Keen | 6 | Yes |
| Kimberly Remak | 7 | Yes |
| John Lamar | 8 | Yes |
| Cedric Burnett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Hawkins | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
Title Suff Do Pass
Passed
Transmitted To Senate
Referred To Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
Amended
Passed As Amended
Returned For Concurrence
Concurred in Amend From Senate
Enrolled Bill Signed
Enrolled Bill Signed
Approved by Governor
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