SB 3324 appropriates $10 million from the State General Fund to Desoto County for the fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds are specifically designated to cover costs associated with widening Mississippi State Highway 305 from Church Road to Interstate 269. This is a funding measure, not a policy change, directly affecting Desoto County’s transportation infrastructure project. The bill authorizes payment via state warrants and takes effect July 1, 2026.
HB 4035 authorizes Mississippi to issue state-backed bonds to provide funds for the City of Greenwood to purchase essential municipal vehicles and pay down existing debt from past vehicle acquisitions. The bill creates a special fund for these specific city vehicle costs and debt reduction, with bond proceeds disbursed directly to Greenwood. The state pledges its full credit to repay the bonds, meaning taxpayers would cover any shortfall if state funds are insufficient. This is a targeted financial assistance measure for Greenwood’s municipal fleet needs, not a general funding mechanism.
HB 1950 allocates $400,000 from the state general fund to Calhoun County's Board of Supervisors to help cover the cost of purchasing a new ladder truck for the Calhoun County Volunteer Fire Department. The funding is specifically for the fiscal year 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) and will be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper request. This bill directly provides equipment funding to support the county's volunteer fire service, with no broader policy changes or additional requirements.
HB 1946 authorizes $650,000 in state funds from the General Fund for the Mississippi Military Department to purchase land adjacent to Camp Shelby in Forrest and Perry Counties. The funds will cover costs for acquiring land specifically to create military training areas and buffer zones at Camp Shelby, effective July 1, 2026, for the 2027 fiscal year. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements.
SB 3157 appropriates $100,000 from the State General Fund to Carroll County for purchasing patrol vehicles for the Carroll County Sheriff's Department during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill directly funds the sheriff's department’s vehicle replacement needs, with the state treasurer disbursing funds upon proper requisition. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no additional policy provisions or requirements beyond the specified monetary amount and purpose.
SB 2960 appropriates $425,000 from the state General Fund to Washington County for the design, construction, and equipping of a new animal shelter. The funds are specifically allocated for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027), covering costs directly related to building the shelter. This is a straightforward funding bill with no new policy or regulations; it solely provides state money for a specific local infrastructure project. Washington County will directly receive and use these funds for the shelter construction.
SB 3179 appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund for the fiscal year 2027 to fund wastewater and sewer system upgrades specifically in Lowndes County's Supervisor District 4 (within Senate District 16). The bill directly affects residents and infrastructure in that district by providing state funding for necessary system improvements. It is a straightforward funding authorization with no new policy provisions, solely allocating existing state funds for a defined local project.
SB 3243 allocates $15 million from Mississippi's General Fund to Mississippi Delta Community College for the fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funding specifically covers costs to improve and expand the college’s Law Enforcement Training Academy. This bill directly affects the college and its ability to enhance training facilities for law enforcement personnel. It is a one-time appropriation for physical infrastructure, not a new policy or ongoing program.
HB 4009 exempts admissions charged for athletic games or contests between universities or colleges from Mississippi's 7% sales tax. This directly affects colleges and universities that charge admission to intercollegiate sporting events. The bill amends Mississippi's tax code to explicitly include these admissions under the existing exemption listed in Section 27-65-22(3)(c), removing them from the standard sales tax calculation. The change applies only to admissions for games between educational institutions, not to professional sports or other event types covered under separate exemptions.
This bill appropriates $1,000,000 from the Capital Expense Fund to Clay County for road repairs on Waverly Road during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It directly affects Clay County by funding the repair, paving, and improvements to Waverly Road. The funds will be paid by the State Treasurer upon requisitions from Clay County officials, as specified in the appropriation. This is a procedural funding measure with no new policy provisions.
SB 2999 allocates $4.5 million from the state General Fund to fund the repair, renovation, and refurbishment of the E.E. Bass Cultural Arts Center for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). This is a procedural funding bill with no new policy requirements or changes to existing laws. It directly affects the E.E. Bass Cultural Arts Center by providing capital funds for physical improvements to its facilities. The appropriation is limited to the specified project and timeframe, with no broader implications for state policy.
HB 1859 allocates $800,000 from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for a mobile air-quality monitoring van. The van will be used by the DEQ’s Air Division to conduct community-based air quality monitoring during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This funding directly supports the DEQ’s operational capacity to monitor air quality in communities, particularly in areas where localized data may be needed. The bill is a straightforward appropriations measure with no additional policy provisions beyond the funding allocation.
