JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi lawmakers passed a budget for Fiscal Year 2026 during a special session. Their eyes are now on the 2026 Legislative Session.

During the special session, lawmakers passed more than 100 bills for the state’s $7 billion budget. Before the session started, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann (R-Miss.) said House and Senate leadership had an agreement with Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) about what needed to be done.

“The House didn’t do that. You know, three of those bills were off the wall and kill one. They’re supposed to pass. So it’s just, it was difficult. And we had to get the governor back involved in all this, so we didn’t have another special session,” said Hosemann.

House Speaker Jason White (R-Miss.) said the House got close to completing their work in one day.

“We passed all the bills. We were done with them. We saw no reason not to go home. Our folks have been here and worked long and hard. I won’t apologize, and I won’t check with the Senate on what the House may or may not have permission to do,” White stated.

Both chambers will turn their attention to the 2026 Legislative session. Some of the priorities will include school choice and revitalizing the capital city.

“Water and sewer for our capital city. We want to be part of the solution, not part of the problem or standing in the way, but be part of the solution. If there’s a way that the state can play a role there, we want to be a willing partner. We’re excited about new leadership for the City of Jackson,” said White.

Another priority for the Senate will be teacher pay raises.

“You will see us propose a significant increase on our teacher pay. Well, how did it how did we get to where we are? We had great teachers teaching good people,” said Hosemann.

The Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) of Mississippi is still on the table. White said one of the priorities for the House is dedicated funding for the system.