Bill Text: MS SB2648 | 2026 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans; authorize MSU Extension Service and Alcorn State to assist poultry farmers with.
Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: (Passed) 2026-03-19 - Approved by Governor [SB2648 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2026-SB2648-Enrolled.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2026 Regular Session
To: Agriculture
By: Senator(s) Rhodes, Brumfield, Butler
Senate Bill 2648
(As Sent to Governor)
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 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.
