HB 4020 appropriates $12.6 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) for repairs and renovations to the T.B. Ellis Building at Jackson State University (JSU) during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funding directly supports JSU's infrastructure needs by covering associated costs for building maintenance and upgrades. The bill authorizes the State Treasurer to disburse funds upon proper requisitions, with no additional policy changes or requirements beyond the specified allocation.
HB 1874 appropriates $1.5 million from the State General Fund to the City of Itta Bena for utility system and metering upgrades during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds will directly support the city's existing infrastructure improvements, covering costs associated with modernizing water, sewer, or utility metering systems. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions.
SB 3224 appropriates $2.5 million from Mississippi's General Fund to the City of Ocean Springs for utility relocation costs associated with widening U.S. Highway 90. The funds will cover expenses directly related to moving utilities (like power or water lines) to accommodate the highway expansion project managed by the Mississippi Department of Transportation. This appropriation is specifically for the fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) and affects only Ocean Springs' infrastructure planning for Highway 90 improvements. The bill is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes or broader implications.
HB 1992 allocates $35,000 from the state general fund to the City of Booneville to help cover costs for repairing and upgrading VFW Post 4877 building (a veterans' organization facility). The funding is specifically for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) and must be used for the building’s repair, renovation, and improvements. This is a straightforward funding appropriation with no new policy provisions, directly affecting Booneville’s local government and VFW Post 4877.
SB 3332 appropriates $750,000 from the State General Fund to Quitman County for improvements to the Amtrak station in Marks, Mississippi, for fiscal year 2027. The bill directly funds physical upgrades to the station facility, with the county responsible for using the funds to cover associated costs. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions or eligibility requirements. The money will be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions, effective July 1, 2026.
HB 1850 appropriates $140,000 from the state general fund to the City of Olive Branch to cover costs for installing a water control structure (weir) at Sylvan Lake's outflow. This funding is specifically for the City of Olive Branch's project to manage water flow from Sylvan Lake during the 2027 fiscal year (July 2026-June 2027). The bill provides no new policy or regulations - it solely allocates state funds for this local infrastructure project. It directly affects the City of Olive Branch by supporting their lake management efforts.
SB 3196 appropriates $300,000 from the State General Fund to the City of Forest Police Department for purchasing law enforcement vehicles and equipment. This funding covers the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The bill directly affects the City of Forest Police Department by providing state funds specifically for acquiring new or replacement equipment. It is a straightforward budget allocation with no additional policy provisions or requirements.
This bill appropriates $7.26 million from the state General Fund to Washington County for specific infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds will cover road improvements (including Broadway Road and Old Leland Road), park upgrades, safety enhancements at Highway 61/12 intersection, and facility work at Simmons High School and Chambers Middle School. Washington County residents and local government will directly benefit from these funded projects. The state treasurer will disburse the funds upon proper requisitions, effective July 1, 2026.
SB 3047 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund the West Central Mississippi Incubator Grant Program in Humphreys, Madison, Sharkey, Sunflower, Washington, and Yazoo counties. The bill creates a process for the State Bond Commission to issue bonds backed by the full credit of the state, with proceeds deposited into a special fund dedicated to the incubator program. This funding mechanism directly supports business incubation services in those six rural counties, helping local entrepreneurs and small businesses. The bill itself is a financing tool - not a policy change - and does not alter program eligibility or services.
This bill appropriates $1,270,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Town of Metcalfe for paving, resurfacing, and improving specific streets during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It directly affects the Town of Metcalfe by funding work on Martin Luther King Drive, Highway (Metcalfe Rd.), Griffin Street, and Calhoun Street. The funds will cover costs associated with these infrastructure projects, with payment issued through the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions. The appropriation is limited to the specified streets and fiscal year, with no broader policy changes or new requirements.
HB 4010 revises definitions in Mississippi's Flexible Tax Incentive Act to clarify eligibility for tax incentives. It specifically updates the terms "qualified economic development project" and "qualified project" by adding detailed rules about job requirements, including that new full-time jobs must average 1,820 annual hours and meet wage standards. The bill also defines "base-leased employee" to include workers leased from registered firms who meet the same hour and tax withholding requirements as direct hires. These changes directly affect businesses applying for tax incentives through the Mississippi Development Authority, ensuring projects meet specific job creation and payroll criteria.
This bill appropriates $1,030,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to the Town of Georgetown for specific infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds will cover park equipment/pavilion construction ($250,000), new sidewalks ($600,000), town hall office furniture ($20,000), security cameras at a park and Main Street ($100,000), and a train-intersection pavilion ($60,000). It is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions, directly affecting Georgetown's local infrastructure improvements.
