SB 2161 appropriates $1.6 million from Mississippi's General Fund to the City of Belzoni for specific infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds directly cover: $300,000 for police department repairs, $300,000 for City Hall improvements, and $1,000,000 for road repairs, construction, and resurfacing within city limits. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes - only the transfer of state money to address existing infrastructure needs. The bill requires state payment upon proper requisitions and takes effect July 1, 2026.
This bill appropriates $200,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to Yazoo County for the renovation and repair of Jonestown Park during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It directly affects Yazoo County by providing state funds to cover specific park improvement costs. The bill is procedural, solely allocating funds without creating new laws or altering policies. It requires the State Treasurer to disburse the funds upon proper requisitions.
SB 2186 appropriates $1,250,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to Holmes County for road and infrastructure improvements during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The funds cover costs directly associated with the county's road and infrastructure projects. The appropriation is paid through the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions, as specified in the bill's funding mechanism. This bill directly affects Holmes County by providing dedicated state funding for local infrastructure needs during the specified fiscal period.
SB 2146 appropriates $3 million from Mississippi's General Fund to Sharkey County for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds must cover specific infrastructure costs: emergency management improvements, housing/health/transportation infrastructure, Sharkey County Industrial Park development, and workforce initiatives. The bill directs the State Treasurer to disburse the funds upon proper requisitions. It directly affects Sharkey County by providing dedicated state funding for these localized projects, with no additional policy changes or eligibility criteria specified.
Mississippi's HB 591 creates a state income tax credit for taxpayers who claim the federal child tax credit. It provides a $200 credit per child (capped at $1,000 annually) for eligible Mississippi residents who claim the federal credit on their federal return. Unused portions of the credit can be carried forward for up to five years. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026, and requires taxpayers to submit their federal return as proof.
SB 2178 appropriates $27,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to the Town of Pickens for repairs to its walking trail during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds are intended to cover costs and matching requirements for the trail maintenance project. As a procedural appropriations bill, it directly affects only the Town of Pickens and requires no new policy changes or public input. The bill specifies payment via state warrants upon proper requisitions and takes effect July 1, 2026.
SB 2167 appropriates $1.4 million from Mississippi's Capital Expense Fund to the City of Rolling Fork for water system improvements during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill directly funds the city's infrastructure upgrades, covering costs for enhancing its water system. It is a straightforward funding allocation with no additional policy provisions or requirements.
HB 582 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to cover costs for the Town of Bruce's water shut off replacements. The bill creates a special fund to receive bond proceeds, which must be used exclusively for these water infrastructure repairs. The State Bond Commission would manage the bond issuance and sales, with repayment backed by the state's full credit. This funding directly assists Bruce's local government in addressing water system maintenance needs.
SB 2162 appropriates $550,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to Madison County for the West Madison Utility District. The funds are specifically designated to cover repair and replacement costs for the district's water lines during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). This is a direct funding allocation for infrastructure maintenance, not a new policy. The bill directs the State Treasurer to disburse the funds upon proper requisitions, with the appropriation taking effect July 1, 2026.
SB 2177 appropriates $300,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Town of Pickens for constructing a pump station on Shady Lane. The project aims to supply water to elevated areas of Pickens, directly benefiting residents in those neighborhoods. The funds cover construction costs for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with payments processed through the State Treasurer.
HB 588 appropriates $2 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the City of Holly Springs for infrastructure repairs, upgrades, and improvements managed by the city's utility department. This funding covers costs for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The bill directly affects Holly Springs residents by supporting essential utility infrastructure maintenance through state financial assistance. The funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon official requisitions from the city.
HB 603 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund improvements on Mississippi Highway 178 within Holly Springs. The bill directs bond proceeds specifically toward the city's costs for construction, reconstruction, repairs, and upgrades of the highway and related infrastructure. The state guarantees repayment of these bonds using general funds if needed, and the money must be used solely for the specified highway project. This funding mechanism directly supports Holly Springs' local infrastructure needs without creating new state regulations or policies.
