SB 2149 appropriates $383,000 from the state General Fund to Humphreys County for implementing a county-wide emergency 911 system during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds cover costs like purchasing additional sirens to improve emergency response capabilities. This bill directly affects Humphreys County residents by supporting infrastructure for faster emergency calls and alerts. It is a procedural funding measure with no new policy requirements, solely providing state financial support for the county’s existing system upgrade.
HB 585 appropriates $2.5 million from the state general fund to the City of Holly Springs for widening a segment of Old Highway 78 into a four-lane road. This project specifically supports the development of the Springs Industrial Park within Holly Springs. The funding is designated for the fiscal year 2026-2027 and will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon proper requisition. The bill directly affects the City of Holly Springs and the operational needs of the Springs Industrial Park.
HB 581 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to provide funds specifically for the Town of Bruce to purchase a fire truck. The bill directs that bond proceeds must be used solely for this acquisition cost, with the state pledging its full credit for repayment. This is a direct funding mechanism for a single local government's equipment purchase, with no broader policy changes or additional requirements specified.
HB 617 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund sewer system repairs, upgrades, and improvements for the Town of Bruce. The bill directly affects the Town of Bruce by providing state financial assistance for its infrastructure needs. Key provisions include creating a special fund for the bond proceeds, requiring the bonds to be backed by Mississippi's full credit (with state treasury funds covering any shortfall), and restricting the funds solely to the specified sewer project costs. The bonds will be issued by the State Bond Commission and are exempt from state taxation.
HB 615 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund repairs, renovations, and upgrades at Bruce High School in Calhoun County. The state would borrow money through these bonds to cover the school's physical improvement costs. This bill directly affects Calhoun County School District and Bruce High School students, staff, and facilities. The funds would be used solely for the specified school building improvements.
HB 613 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds for Calhoun County to purchase a tractor. The bill creates a process for the State Bond Commission to issue and sell bonds, with proceeds deposited into a special fund specifically for this county equipment purchase. The funds are intended solely to cover the tractor's costs, and the state pledges its full credit for repayment. This is a straightforward financial mechanism to support Calhoun County's agricultural operations.
HB 616 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to cover costs for repairing the water system lines in the Town of Bruce. The bill directly affects the Town of Bruce by providing state funding for essential infrastructure repairs, without requiring local taxpayer contributions. Key provisions include using the state’s full credit to issue bonds (payable from state funds if needed), directing bond proceeds exclusively to Bruce’s water system repairs, and ensuring the bonds are legal investments and tax-exempt within Mississippi. The bill does not alter local governance or impose new regulations on residents.
HB 614 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds for Calhoun County to cover the costs of purchasing garbage cans. The bill specifies that bond proceeds must be used solely for this purpose, with the state's full credit backing the repayment. This is a funding mechanism directly affecting Calhoun County's local government operations, not a broad policy change.
HB 606, the Retailer Tax Fairness Act, allows Mississippi retailers to reduce their state and local sales tax bills by 2.5% for transactions where they pay credit or debit card processing fees (interchange fees). It applies to all electronic payments (credit/debit cards) where merchants incur these fees to card networks. The credit covers taxes collected under specific state sales tax codes and local taxes on hotels, motels, and restaurants. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026.
HB 640 appropriates $400,000 from the state general fund to Alcorn County's Board of Supervisors for the Alcorn County Fire Department to purchase turnout gear (protective firefighter clothing) during fiscal year 2026-2027. The bill directly affects Alcorn County firefighters by funding essential safety equipment. It provides a one-time state funding allocation to cover the costs of this specific equipment purchase, with funds to be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon proper requisition. This is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes or broader implications.
HB 637 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund the construction of a Rural Health Institute at South Central Regional Medical Center in Laurel. The bonds, backed by the state's full credit, will be sold through the State Bond Commission, with proceeds directed exclusively to cover the medical center's construction costs. The bill specifies that funds must be used solely for this project and cannot be diverted to other purposes. This is a funding mechanism, not a policy change affecting broader populations.
HB 639 appropriates $25,000 from the state general fund to Jackson County's Board of Supervisors for a needs assessment to determine a suitable location for a new county sheriff's office within Jackson County. The funds can be used either by the Board directly or provided to the sheriff's office to hire an engineering firm to conduct the study. This bill does not mandate a new office location or construction, only authorizes a study to evaluate potential sites. The assessment is limited to fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027) and affects Jackson County's sheriff's office operations.
