General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Natchez for a United States Colored Troops Monument.

SB 2977 allocates $1,000,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to the City of Natchez for the design, construction, and installation of a United States Colored Troops monument during fiscal year 2026 (July 2025-June 2026). The bill directly affects the City of Natchez, providing funds to cover all costs associated with creating the monument. It is a procedural funding measure with no policy changes, solely authorizing state money for this specific commemorative project. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and was never enacted.