Ross Barnett Reservoir; rename as the "B.B. King Reservoir".
HB 1098 proposed renaming Mississippi's Ross Barnett Reservoir to "B.B. King Reservoir," affecting areas spanning Hinds, Rankin, Madison, Scott, and Leake counties. The bill required the Department of Finance and Administration, with the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District, to install signage and plaques highlighting B.B. King's background and service to the state. It also mandated updating signage at the reservoir's control tower using existing legislative funds. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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Referred To State Affairs
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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