Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi SB2648: Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans; authorize MSU Extension Service and Alcorn State to assist poultry farmers with.
Status: Signed into law, March 19, 2026
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICE AND ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES TO ASSIST POULTRY FARMERS WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
What the bill says
An act to authorize the mississippi state university extension service and alcorn state university college of agriculture and applied sciences to assist poultry farmers with the development of comprehensive nutrient management plans; and for related purposes.
From the enrolled text, March 12, 2026:
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION SERVICE AND ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES TO ASSIST POULTRY FARMERS WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. (1) The Mississippi State University Extension Service and Alcorn State University College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences are hereby authorized and empowered to assist poultry farmers in the State of Mississippi in the development of Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMPs), as required by federal and state laws and regulations. (2) The assistance provided under subsection 1 of this section, may include, but is not limited to, technical guidance, on-site evaluations, nutrient management planning and the preparation of documents necessary to comply with applicable environmental regulations. (3) The provisions of this act shall not be construed to require the Mississippi State University Extension Service or the *SS26/R1170SG* S. B. No. 2648 ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2 26/SS26/R1170SG PAGE Alcorn State University College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences to provide such services without adequate funding, nor shall the provisions preclude the pursuit of funding through subsequent appropriations or partnerships. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2026. *SS26/R1170SG* S. B. No. 2648 ~ OFFICIAL ~ …
Sponsors
- Rhodes, Brian (R, 36) · primary sponsor
- Brumfield, Gary (D, 38)
- Butler, Albert (D, 37)
Latest actions
- : Approved by Governor
- : Enrolled Bill Signed
- : Enrolled Bill Signed
- : Concurred in Amend From House
- : Returned For Concurrence
- : Passed As Amended
- : Amended
- : Title Suff Do Pass
- : Referred To Agriculture
- : Transmitted To House
Votes
- Concurred in Amend From House (March 9, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed As Amended (March 4, 2026): 121 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed (February 10, 2026): 52 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans
Common questions
- What is SB2648?
- SB2648 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans; authorize MSU Extension Service and Alcorn State to assist poultry farmers with.
- What does SB2648 do?
- In its own words: An act to authorize the mississippi state university extension service and alcorn state university college of agriculture and applied sciences to assist poultry farmers with the development of comprehensive nutrient management plans; and for related purposes.
- What is the status of SB2648?
- Signed into law as of March 19, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor (March 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB2648?
- Rhodes, Brian (R, 36), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB2648?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2648.xml
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