Mississippi Bills

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 804: Appropriation; City of Belzoni to help defray operational costs and capital expenses.

HB 804 appropriates $2,879,304 from the State General Fund to the City of Belzoni for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funding directly supports Belzoni’s operational costs (e.g., police/firefighter salaries, equipment like bulletproof vests and radios) and capital expenses (e.g., park renovations, street repairs, and city hall/police department upgrades). Specific allocations include $108,580 for police officer pay raises, $1 million for street repairs, and $300,000 each for police department and city hall renovations. The bill is a straightforward budget allocation with no new policy requirements, solely providing state funds to cover identified city expenses.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 826: Appropriation; City of Olive Branch for land acquisition and engineering services for making improvements to Highway 305.

HB 826 appropriates $10 million from the state general fund to the City of Olive Branch for land acquisition and engineering services related to Highway 305 improvements. The funds are specifically for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027) and will cover costs associated with acquiring property and hiring engineering services to make physical improvements to the highway. This bill directly affects the City of Olive Branch and contractors involved in the highway project, with no broader policy changes or affected populations beyond the specified infrastructure work. The appropriation requires payment through state fiscal channels as outlined in the bill.

Topics ✓ Transportation

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HB 780: Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Cleveland in paying costs of extending Airport Terminal Road.

HB 780 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to help the City of Cleveland pay for extending Airport Terminal Road at Cleveland Municipal Airport. The bonds, backed by the state's full credit, would be sold by the State Bond Commission, with proceeds placed in a special fund exclusively for this airport infrastructure project. The city would use these funds to cover construction costs, and the state would repay the bonds from general state funds if needed. This is a direct financial assistance measure for a specific local infrastructure improvement.

Topics ✓ Transportation

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HB 819: Appropriation; Town of Summit for purchase and installation of weather sirens.

HB 819 appropriates $200,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Summit, Mississippi, to help pay for purchasing and installing two weather sirens. This funding covers costs for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, directly supporting Summit's emergency alert system.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 806: Appropriation; Sharkey County for making repairs and improvements to the County Courthouse.

HB 806 appropriates $2.5 million from the State General Fund to help Sharkey County pay for necessary repairs and improvements to its courthouse, which was damaged and remains disabled since the 2023 tornado. The funds are designated for the fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) and will be paid to the County Board of Supervisors upon state warrant. This bill directly affects Sharkey County by providing state financial assistance for critical infrastructure recovery. It is a straightforward funding measure with no additional policy provisions or requirements beyond the specified appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 775: Appropriation; Bolivar County for making improvements at Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park.

HB 775 appropriates $1 million from the State General Fund to Bolivar County's Board of Supervisors for park improvements. The funding specifically supports construction, repairs, upgrades, and infrastructure work at Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It directly assists Bolivar County in managing costs for the park’s facilities, roads, and property. The bill is a straightforward funding authorization with no new policy provisions.

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 798: Appropriation; Yazoo County for making critical repairs to streets and roads of the county.

HB 798 appropriates $750,000 from the state general fund to Yazoo County's Board of Supervisors for critical repairs to streets and roads in dire condition requiring immediate attention. The funds are designated for use during Mississippi's fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This bill directly provides financial assistance to Yazoo County to address urgent infrastructure needs without altering existing state laws or creating new regulations.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

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HB 807: Appropriation; Sharkey County for local match funding for county emergency management agency for construction of certain facilities.

HB 807 appropriates $5 million from the state general fund to Sharkey County's Board of Supervisors. This funding provides the local match required for the Sharkey County Emergency Management Agency to construct three specific facilities: a community safe room, emergency operations center, and distribution center. The funds are designated for the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill directly enables the county to secure state matching funds for these emergency infrastructure projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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HB 778: Appropriation; City of Cleveland for purchasing and outfitting four new police vehicles for the police department.

HB 778 appropriates $183,000 from the State General Fund to help the City of Cleveland pay for purchasing and outfitting four new police vehicles to replace its existing fleet. The funds are specifically for the Cleveland Police Department's fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The state will pay the city via state warrants upon proper requisitions, as outlined in the bill's funding mechanism. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes beyond the vehicle replacement.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 771: Appropriation; Town of Gunnison to provide matching funds for a centralized walking trail.

HB 771 provides $65,550 in state funds to the Town of Gunnison to help secure federal matching funds for a centralized lighted asphalt walking trail. The bill directly supports Gunnison’s efforts to build the trail, which would serve residents and visitors in the community. It does not create new policy or requirements but enables the town to access federal funding by covering part of the required local match. The funds are allocated for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with disbursement handled through the State Treasurer.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

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HB 795: Appropriation; Sharkey County for Sheriff's Department to replace vehicles and equipment and relocate the department to a new facility.

HB 795 appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to Sharkey County's Board of Supervisors. The funds directly support the Sharkey County Sheriff's Department by covering costs for replacing essential law enforcement vehicles, updating equipment, and relocating to a new facility that will handle 911 operations and law enforcement functions. This appropriation is specifically for the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill does not create new policy but provides targeted financial assistance for operational upgrades and facility relocation.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 802: Appropriation; Humphreys County for cost share needs associated with recovery projects following 2023 tornado.

HB 802 appropriates $10.6 million from the state general fund to Humphreys County's Board of Supervisors for recovery projects following the March 2023 EF4 tornado. The funding directly assists Humphreys County residents by covering partial costs for specific recovery efforts, including debris removal, road repairs, housing restoration, and building a new fire station. Key provisions require the county to use these funds for projects listed in the bill, such as replacing damaged equipment and upgrading emergency 911 systems. The appropriation applies to fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027), with funds paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

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