General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Hattiesburg for infrastructure improvements in a certain area of the city.

SB 3171 appropriates $7.6 million from Mississippi's General Fund to the City of Hattiesburg for infrastructure improvements in the WSF Tatum Boulevard, Bonhomie Road, and Parkway Boulevard area. The funds cover specific projects including road repairs, bridge work, sewer and drainage systems, sidewalks, stormwater management, land acquisition, utility relocations, and lighting. This fiscal year 2027 appropriation (July 2026-June 2027) directly supports residents and businesses in that Hattiesburg neighborhood by addressing physical infrastructure needs. The bill is a straightforward funding allocation with no additional policy provisions.