SB 3253 appropriates $10 million from Mississippi's General Fund for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to fund sensory supports, rooms, or equipment for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or 504 plans requiring these accommodations to access education. The bill directly affects students with disabilities whose educational plans identify a need for sensory supports, ensuring schools can provide necessary accommodations. It requires the Department of Education to establish rules for school districts to use best practices in designing and evaluating facilities to meet individual student needs. The funds become available July 1, 2026, and must be used to support educational access for qualifying students.
SB 3132 appropriates $1,337,086 from Mississippi's General Fund to the City of Charleston for infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds specifically cover $537,086 for replacing wells and water lines, and $800,000 for repairing and resurfacing city roads. This is a direct funding allocation with no policy changes, solely providing state resources to support the city's local infrastructure maintenance.
SB 3354 appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to Pearl River County for necessary upgrades to its 1903 courthouse during fiscal year 2027. The funds specifically cover costs related to making the courthouse compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other essential improvements. This bill directly affects Pearl River County by providing state funding for physical accessibility and maintenance of a historic courthouse building.
This bill appropriates $574,272 from Mississippi's General Fund to cover salaries, travel, and office expenses for the Sixth Circuit Court District's legal staff during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It specifically allocates funds for three full-time assistant district attorneys and $12,000 for district attorney office expenses, as authorized under state law. The bill prohibits using these funds to reimburse taxable meals for staff within the district. As a funding measure - not a policy change - it directly affects the Sixth Circuit Court District's assistant district attorneys and district attorney's office by ensuring their operational budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
SB 3199 appropriates $250,000 from the State General Fund to the Newton County School District for the fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds are specifically designated to cover operational costs associated with the Newton County CTE Center, a career and technical education facility serving students in the district. This is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy provisions, directly supporting the district’s existing CTE programming. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2026, and is paid through standard state fiscal channels.
SB 3212 appropriates $1.34 million from Mississippi's General Fund to the Town of Wesson for fiscal year 2027. The funds directly support three specific projects: road rehabilitation and resurfacing, purchasing remote water meter equipment for the town's water system, and acquiring a police vehicle. This bill provides state funding for these local infrastructure and public safety needs without creating new laws or policies.
SB 2934 appropriates $1,000,000 from the Capital Expense Fund to the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) for the Small Municipalities and Limited Population Counties Grant Program during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This funding directly supports small municipalities and counties with limited populations across Mississippi through grants authorized under Section 57-1-18. The bill provides the specific financial allocation needed to cover program costs, with funds disbursed via state warrants as required by law.
SB 3225 appropriates $2,000,000 from the State General Fund to the City of Moss Point for the State Highway 63 natural gas pipeline extension project. The funds cover costs associated with this infrastructure project during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). As a procedural appropriation bill, it provides specific funding without creating new policy or altering existing laws.
HB 4024 appropriates $300,000 from the State General Fund to Washington County's Board of Supervisors for parking lot upgrades and pavilion improvements at Delta Health System. The funds are designated for the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) to cover costs associated with these specific facility enhancements. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements or broader implications.
SB 3144 appropriates $3 million from the State General Fund to the City of Hattiesburg for downtown veteran district improvements during fiscal year 2027. The funds cover specific infrastructure projects including roads, drainage, sidewalks, stormwater systems, utility relocation, and lighting in the veteran district area. This bill directly provides financial support to Hattiesburg for physical improvements in a designated downtown neighborhood serving veterans. It is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements or regulations.
HB 1823 allocates $2.4 million from the Education Enhancement Fund to the Mississippi State Department of Education for the Student 24/7 Teletherapy Pilot Project. This funding supports teletherapy services for students in participating schools during the 2026-2027 fiscal year, as established under HB 1463 (2026 session). The bill provides the necessary financial resources to implement the pilot program, which offers remote mental health support to students outside regular school hours. It directly affects Mississippi public school students and participating school districts by expanding access to teletherapy services. The appropriation is specific to the pilot project’s operational costs and does not create new permanent programs.
SB 3161 appropriates $650,000 from the Mississippi State General Fund to the Town of Pickens for purchasing industrial equipment and a service vehicle during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The funds will cover direct costs associated with these specific purchases, directly benefiting the Town of Pickens' local operations. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no additional policy provisions or requirements beyond the specified equipment purchases.
