Mississippi Bills

SB 2150 allocates $1,810,918 from the state General Fund to Humphreys County for two specific infrastructure projects: purchasing an additional pump for its existing southern pump station and constructing a new pump station. The funds cover equipment and construction costs for the fiscal year 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This appropriation directly supports Humphreys County’s water system upgrades without changing state laws or regulations.

SB 2165 appropriates $1,000,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to Humphreys County for courthouse repairs, renovation, and improvements. The funds are designated for the fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) to cover associated costs. This bill directly affects Humphreys County by providing state funding for essential maintenance of its courthouse facility. It is a procedural appropriation bill with no policy changes beyond the specified funding allocation.

SB 2184 appropriates $1.75 million from Mississippi's General Fund to the City of Lexington for specific infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds directly affect Lexington's downtown area, allocating $1 million for paving and improving streets like Church, College, and Vine Streets, and $750,000 for paving, resurfacing, and lighting the parking lot at the City Multipurpose Building. The bill provides concrete state funding to cover these defined local infrastructure costs without creating new state regulations or requirements. It is a straightforward budget allocation with no additional policy provisions beyond the specified project funding.

SB 2155 appropriates $6 million from the State General Fund to Yazoo County for the Lake George Bridge Replacement Project during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill directly funds the physical replacement of the bridge, covering associated construction or engineering costs. It is a straightforward funding allocation with no new regulations or policy changes. The funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions.

This bill appropriates $100,000 from the Mississippi State General Fund to the City of Holly Springs to cover costs for restoring the gravesite of Hiram Revels during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It directly affects Holly Springs city officials by providing state funding for this specific historical preservation project. The bill is purely procedural, authorizing a one-time payment without creating new policies or regulations.

SB 2171 appropriates $250,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to Hinds County for fiscal year 2027. The funds are specifically for improvements to the Midway Road and Owens Road Volunteer Fire Department fire station. Hinds County must provide a 50% local match ($125,000) to receive the state funds. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and covers costs associated with station upgrades.

SB 2156 appropriates $126,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to Yazoo County for the purchase of two patrol cars and specific firearms for the Yazoo County Sheriff's Department. The funds are designated for use during the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027). This bill directly provides funding for law enforcement equipment without altering existing laws or creating new requirements. It is a routine fiscal appropriation, not a policy change.

SB 2185 appropriates $10 million from Mississippi's Capital Expense Fund to the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) for costs related to future nuclear development during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The bill directly affects the MDA, which will use the funds to cover expenses associated with planning or advancing nuclear energy projects. It is a procedural funding measure with no new policy requirements, solely authorizing the state treasurer to disburse the allocated amount upon proper requisition. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2026.

SB 2179 allocates $760,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Town of Pickens for specific infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds cover road and sewer repairs on Union Street ($300,000), water system upgrades including new pumps and a booster station ($300,000), city hall renovation ($60,000), and park improvements ($100,000). This appropriation directly supports Pickens' local infrastructure maintenance and upgrades. The funding becomes available starting July 1, 2026, as specified in the bill.

HB 592 creates a Mississippi state income tax credit equal to 5% of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) amount claimed on a taxpayer's federal return. It directly affects Mississippi taxpayers who qualify for and claim the federal EITC, typically low-to-moderate-income workers and families. The credit is refundable, meaning if it exceeds the taxpayer's state income tax liability, they receive a cash refund from the Mississippi Department of Revenue. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026, and requires taxpayers to submit their federal tax return as proof of eligibility.

SB 2183 provides $185,000 in state funding from the General Fund to the Town of Goodman, Mississippi, to cover the cost of purchasing a building for a multipurpose complex. The funds are designated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The bill directs the State Treasurer to disburse the funds upon proper requisitions, with no additional policy changes or requirements beyond the specified appropriation.

HB 600 provides $2,025,000 in state funding to Rust College's Board of Trustees for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds are specifically allocated to establish two new academic programs (a dual-degree engineering program and a film studies program) and to complete renovations on the residential facility Gross Hall. This bill directly affects Rust College by enabling new educational offerings and infrastructure improvements, with all funding to be disbursed by the State Treasurer starting July 1, 2026.