SB 3321 appropriates $10 million from Mississippi's General Fund for the fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) to fund temporary hotel placements and contracted care providers for children under the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS). This funding directly supports children in state custody who require emergency housing or specialized care services. The bill specifies that funds cover costs associated with short-term lodging and contracted care providers, ensuring immediate placement options for vulnerable children. It does not create new policies but allocates existing resources to address urgent needs within the child protection system.
HB 2000 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund the City of Petal's wastewater infrastructure improvements. The bill specifically provides funds for Petal to construct and expand its system to transport wastewater to Hattiesburg's sewer lagoon. The bonds, backed by the full faith and credit of the state, will mature within 25 years, with proceeds flowing directly to Petal for these infrastructure upgrades. This legislation directly affects Petal residents and taxpayers through improved wastewater services, while state taxpayers bear the bond obligation.
HB 1840 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund upgrades and improvements at the Jackson Police Department Training Academy in Hinds County. The bonds, backed by Mississippi's full faith and credit, would provide funds directly to Hinds County for the academy's construction or renovation costs. Proceeds from bond sales would be deposited into a special fund designated for this project. This bill does not create new policies but enables state financial support for a specific local infrastructure project.
This bill appropriates $25,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to VFW Post 4057 in Tupelo for repairs and renovations to its facility during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It directly funds a specific veterans' organization's physical improvements, with no broader policy changes or affected population beyond this post.
SB 3117 amends Mississippi's sales tax law to exempt labor performed by mechanics on motor vehicles from state sales tax. This change directly affects auto repair shops and mechanics, as they will no longer charge sales tax on labor costs for vehicle repairs. The bill adds this exemption to Section 27-65-111 of the Mississippi Code, specifically targeting labor services (not parts or materials) for vehicle maintenance and repairs. This policy change simplifies tax treatment for auto repair services and reduces costs for vehicle owners seeking mechanical work. The exemption applies to all motor vehicle repairs performed by licensed mechanics within Mississippi.
SB 3174 appropriates $250,000 from the State General Fund to the Village of Puckett, Mississippi, for water and sewer infrastructure improvements during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The funds are specifically designated to cover costs associated with upgrading the village's water and sewer systems. This is a direct, one-time funding allocation with no additional policy provisions or requirements beyond the specified purpose and timeframe. The bill affects only the Village of Puckett by providing resources for essential infrastructure maintenance.
SB 3113 exempts all sales of tangible personal property and services to Beauvoir (the Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library) from Mississippi's state sales tax. The bill amends Section 27-65-111 of the Mississippi Code to add Beauvoir to the list of tax-exempt entities, similar to existing exemptions for hospitals and schools. This change directly affects Beauvoir by removing a sales tax burden on its operational purchases, including goods and services. The exemption applies broadly to all taxable items purchased by Beauvoir without additional restrictions.
SB 2982 appropriates $8,280,871.12 from the State General Fund to the City of Greenville for repairing, renovating, and improving small sewer mini-systems with excessive inflow/infiltration in low-to-moderate household income neighborhoods during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). This is a funding allocation bill, not a policy change, directly affecting Greenville's infrastructure maintenance in specified communities. The funds are to cover costs associated with these specific sewer system upgrades.
SB 3012 appropriates $500,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Benoit for infrastructure and road improvements during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds cover actual costs of physical improvements to Benoit’s roads or public infrastructure, not planning or administrative expenses. This is a direct funding allocation, not a policy change, and applies solely to the Town of Benoit’s projects.
SB 3342 allocates $175,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Village of Pittsboro for specific infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds are specifically designated to cover: $75,000 for water system generator upgrades, $50,000 for fire department equipment, and $50,000 for city hall improvements. This is a one-time appropriation directly affecting Pittsboro's local infrastructure maintenance and upgrades. The bill does not establish new policies but provides targeted funding for existing municipal projects.
SB 3217 appropriates $6,000,000 from the State General Fund to Pike County for the US 51 Railroad Bridge Project during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds are specifically designated to cover costs associated with this infrastructure project. This bill provides a one-time state funding allocation to support the project’s expenses without creating new policy or altering existing laws.
SB 3219 allocates $1,644,240 from Mississippi's General Fund to Lawrence County for courthouse repair and renovation during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The bill directly provides funding for Lawrence County to cover costs associated with maintaining its courthouse building. It specifies that funds will be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions, with the appropriation taking effect July 1, 2026. This is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy provisions, solely addressing the financial support for courthouse infrastructure.
