HB 1302 appropriates $100,000 from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Highway Safety Patrol's Special Operations Team for the Mississippi Search and Rescue Program. The funds specifically cover equipment acquisition, maintenance, and training costs associated with the program, which was established by a prior 2026 legislative bill. This appropriation is designated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The bill directly affects the Highway Safety Patrol's Special Operations Team and the statewide search and rescue program it supports.
HB 1341 appropriates $500,000 from Mississippi's general fund to the Department of Finance and Administration for the United Way of the Capital Area. This funding directly supports the 211 Mississippi helpline, a statewide service connecting callers to local health and human services based on their specific needs and location. The bill allocates funds for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) to maintain this resource referral system. It is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy provisions, solely providing financial support to sustain an existing statewide service.
SB 2579 appropriates $5 million from Mississippi's Small Municipalities Federal Match Fund to the Department of Finance and Administration for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It enables small municipalities receiving discretionary federal funds to access matching state funds by requiring them to contribute 20% of project costs locally while federal funds cover 80%. The bill directs the Department of Finance and Administration to disburse these matching funds to qualifying small municipalities, aiming to help them leverage additional federal resources for local projects. The funds are specifically intended for municipalities that qualify under the state's matching program.
HB 1544 would exempt churches from Mississippi's sales tax on purchases of tangible personal property and services. Specifically, it adds a new exemption for churches that are federally tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code, covering items used solely for religious activities like spreading their faith or conducting nonprofit worship. This change would apply to churches meeting federal tax-exempt status and using purchases for core religious operations, not general administrative costs. The bill modifies existing tax law to explicitly include this category of religious organizations among other exempt entities like hospitals and schools.
HB 1689 exempts property and casualty insurance premiums paid by Mississippi school districts from the state's 3% insurance premium tax. This change applies to both foreign and domestic insurance companies writing coverage for school districts. The bill amends two tax sections (27-15-103 for foreign insurers and 27-15-109 for domestic insurers) to exclude these specific premiums from taxable income. The exemption directly affects school districts by reducing their insurance costs, effective July 1, 2026.
HB 1765 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund a new addition to Mississippi Delta Community College's Allied Health/Nursing Building. The bill directly affects the college and its health science students by providing additional space for advanced training, including a nursing simulation lab. Key provisions include using bond proceeds to cover construction costs, with the state guaranteeing repayment through general obligation bonds. The funds are restricted solely to this building project and related issuance costs. (2 sentences, as it is a procedural funding authorization.)
HB 1776 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund Delta Advantage Center's purchase of a mobile market truck and related equipment for food staging and preparation. The bonds, backed by the state's full credit, will be repaid using state funds if needed, and proceeds are restricted solely to this project. This bill directly supports Delta Advantage Center's mobile food market operations, which likely serve communities with limited access to fresh produce. The funding mechanism ensures the money cannot be diverted for other purposes.
HB 1784 appropriates $150,000 from the State General Fund to Sunflower County Consolidated School District's Board of Education. This funding specifically supports the district's "Leader in Me" program, which focuses on workforce development for Sunflower County students. The money is designated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, to cover associated program costs. The bill is purely procedural, making a targeted funding allocation without creating new policy.
HB 868 exempts insurance premiums paid by governmental entities from Mississippi's 3% annual privilege tax on insurance carriers. The bill amends Sections 27-15-103 (for foreign carriers) and 27-15-109 (for domestic carriers) to exclude premiums for coverage provided to state agencies, departments, institutions, or political subdivisions. This means insurance companies serving government entities - like state agencies, counties, or school districts - will not pay the standard tax on those specific policies. The exemption applies to all premiums collected for government coverage under existing insurance contracts. The bill does not change insurance coverage terms or affect premiums paid by individuals or private businesses.
HB 1767 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund Bolivar County's rehabilitation of Old Highway 61. The bonds would raise money specifically for the county's highway project costs, including rehabilitation work. Proceeds from the bond sale would be transferred to a special fund and disbursed solely for this project. The state would guarantee repayment using general funds if needed, with bonds exempt from state taxation.
HB 1783 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund citywide street improvements in the Town of Sunflower. The bill directs that money from selling these bonds must be used solely for Sunflower's street projects, with the state's full credit backing the repayment. The bonds, which can mature within 25 years, are payable from state funds if needed, and proceeds cannot be diverted to other purposes. This provides Sunflower a dedicated funding source for infrastructure upgrades without requiring local tax increases.
HB 1785 appropriates $3,867,700 from the State General Fund to Bolivar County's Board of Supervisors. The funds are specifically for the county's Old Highway 61 Rehabilitation Project (between Choctaw and Shaw) during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This bill provides direct state funding to cover costs associated with rehabilitating that specific highway segment. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2026, and is paid through standard state fiscal procedures.
