HB 254 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund road and building improvements in Holmes County. The bill directs bond proceeds to be used exclusively for Holmes County's road/street projects and county building facilities, with the full faith and credit of the State backing the bonds. The State Bond Commission will handle bond issuance, sale, and disbursement of funds into a dedicated special account. This is a direct funding mechanism for Holmes County infrastructure, requiring no additional legislative action beyond bond authorization.
HB 262 appropriates $150,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the City of Lexington to help cover costs for repairing and paving city streets during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds are specifically designated for street maintenance and paving projects within Lexington, directly supporting the city's infrastructure needs. The appropriation requires the State Treasurer to disburse the funds upon proper requisitions from Lexington officials. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes, solely providing financial assistance for local street work.
HB 249 creates a pilot program offering low-interest loans (1% annual rate) to help residents in Mississippi's 10 poorest counties repair or build homes. It directly affects qualifying homeowners aged 65+ or disabled, those employed for two years, with household incomes under $30,000, who cannot secure conventional loans. The program is funded by issuing $3 million in state bonds, repaid through new fees on deed and deed of trust recordings processed by chancery clerks. These fees are deposited into a dedicated bond sinking fund to cover the bonds' principal and interest, with unspent funds rolling over annually.
HB 264 appropriates $250,000 from Mississippi’s state general fund to the Holmes County Heritage and Cultural Foundation for the construction of Hazel Brannon Smith Memorial Park in Lexington. The park, designed as an outdoor museum space, honors Hazel Brannon Smith, a Holmes County journalist and the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing in 1964. The funds will cover construction costs for the fiscal year 2026-2027, paid through standard state treasury procedures. This bill directly supports the foundation’s project to create a public memorial site. It does not change existing laws but allocates specific state funds for a designated community project.
HB 213 appropriates $10 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security for summer youth employment programs during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The bill directly funds job opportunities for eligible Mississippi youth through state-administered summer programs. Key provisions include the specific funding amount, the administering agency (Employment Security), and the fiscal year coverage. This is a straightforward funding measure with no additional program requirements or eligibility details specified in the bill text.
HB 215 allocates $10 million from Mississippi's general fund for mental health services during the 2026-2027 budget year. It directs $3 million to state mental health facilities to increase alcohol and drug rehabilitation beds and $7 million to community mental health centers to expand beds and establish additional crisis intervention teams. This funding directly supports state and community programs providing addiction treatment and emergency mental health response. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2026.
HB 260 appropriates $150,000 from the Mississippi State General Fund to the Town of Goodman for street, water, and sewer infrastructure repairs during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The funds will directly assist Goodman's local government in covering costs for repairing public infrastructure systems. The appropriation is paid through the State Treasurer upon proper state fiscal procedures and takes effect July 1, 2026. This is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes beyond providing state financial support for municipal infrastructure maintenance.
HB 263 appropriates $150,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Pickens for repairs and renovations to its City Hall during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds are intended to cover costs directly associated with these physical improvements to the town’s municipal building. This procedural bill provides specific state funding assistance for a local government project, with no new policy requirements or broad-reaching effects.
HB 212 appropriates $25 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Department of Health for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027), specifically to fund federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) across the state. These community health centers, which provide primary care in underserved areas, will directly benefit from this funding. The bill establishes a clear mechanism: the State Treasurer will disburse funds via warrants upon requisitions from the Department of Health. This is a procedural funding allocation with no new policy requirements, solely directing existing state resources to support FQHC operations.
HB 265 appropriates $75,000 from the State General Fund to Friends of Lexington Preservation, Inc., to cover costs for repairs and renovations to the historic Lundy House located on Mississippi Highway 12 in Lexington. The funding is designated for the 2026-2027 fiscal year and will be disbursed through standard state fiscal procedures. This bill directly affects the preservation organization and the Lundy House property, providing specific financial support for maintenance work.
HB 206 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund capital improvements for public school districts across the state. The bill directs that bond proceeds must be used solely for physical school infrastructure projects like building repairs, renovations, or new facilities - not for daily operations. The state pledges its full credit to repay the bonds, with any shortfall covered by state treasury funds if needed. School districts will receive these funds directly to address their capital needs through the State Bond Commission's bond issuance process.
HB 248 establishes a state-funded program to provide home repair grants to low-income Mississippi homeowners aged 62 or older, or those certified as disabled by the Social Security Administration. Eligible applicants must own at least 50% of their primary residence needing significant repairs, have an annual income under $12,000 (single person) or $16,000 (household of two+), and apply through the Department of Finance and Administration. The program authorizes $50 million in state bonds to create a permanent "Mississippi Housing Repair Grant Fund," with grants capped at $25,000 per household or repair costs, whichever is lower. Funds will be allocated across congressional districts based on the proportion of residents below the federal poverty level, and unspent funds will carry over annually without lapsing.
