HB 336 appropriates $2.5 million from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Office of Workforce Development for the existing Mississippi Allied Health College and Career Navigator Grant Program. This funding, managed by the Department of Employment Security, supports the program's expansion during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The program directly assists students pursuing allied health careers by providing college and career navigation services. The bill makes no new policy changes but allocates specific funding to maintain and grow this existing workforce development initiative.
HB 305 appropriates $2 million from the state general fund to Noxubee County's Board of Supervisors for developing a 100-acre multi-industrial site. The funds cover specific development costs including site preparation, utility installation, access road construction, and environmental compliance for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This bill directly affects Noxubee County by providing financial support for infrastructure on the designated industrial site. It is a procedural funding measure with no policy changes beyond the allocation. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.
HB 300 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds to Winston County for fire department equipment purchases and facility improvements. The funds will be distributed equally to four specific Winston County fire departments: Betheden Volunteer, East Winston Volunteer, Highpoint Volunteer, and Louisville Fire Departments. The bonds are backed by the state's full credit, and proceeds must be used solely for equipment and facility upgrades at these stations. The bill is currently referred to the Ways and Means committee for further consideration.
HB 301 appropriates $200,000 from the State General Fund to four specific fire departments in Winston County’s District 4 (Betheden, East Winston, High Point, and Louisville Volunteer Fire Departments) for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds are designated for purchasing new fire truck equipment, upgrading training facilities, adding thermal imaging cameras, or replacing outdated gear. Each department receives an equal share of $50,000 to cover these direct equipment and facility costs. This bill provides targeted financial support for operational upgrades without altering broader policy or creating new obligations.
HB 302 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to provide funding for specific road improvement projects in Noxubee County. The state would borrow money through these bonds, with repayment guaranteed by Mississippi's full faith and credit, meaning the state treasury would cover any shortfall if county funds fall short. The bond proceeds would directly assist Noxubee County in completing its road projects, including costs like construction and related expenses. The bill details the bond issuance process, repayment terms, and restrictions on how funds can be used, ensuring they are solely for the specified infrastructure work.
HB 368 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund repairs and renovations of buildings and facilities at Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU). The bill directly affects MVSU, which will receive the bond proceeds for campus infrastructure projects, and Mississippi taxpayers, who ultimately bear the obligation through state funds. Key mechanisms include using bond proceeds solely for MVSU facility upgrades (with costs incident to bond issuance covered), pledging the state's full faith and credit for repayment, and exempting the bonds from state taxation. The bonds would be sold by the State Bond Commission, with proceeds deposited into a dedicated MVSU fund.
This bill appropriates $15 million from the state general fund to the Okolona Municipal Separate School District for the construction and site improvements of a new elementary school. The funds are designated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The state treasurer will disburse the funds upon proper requisitions, directly supporting the district's infrastructure project.
HB 364 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to fund construction of a new elementary school, playground, and related facilities for the Okolona Municipal Separate School District. The bonds would be backed by Mississippi's full credit, with proceeds used exclusively for this school project. The bill provides the legal framework for issuing and selling the bonds but does not create new policy or alter existing school operations.
HB 367 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund construction, repair, and renovation of buildings and facilities at Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU). The bonds, backed by the full faith and credit of the state, will be sold through the State Bond Commission and used exclusively for MVSU infrastructure projects. Proceeds must be deposited into a dedicated special fund, with repayment secured by state treasury funds if needed. This bill directly affects MVSU (as the beneficiary of the funds) and state taxpayers (as the ultimate source of repayment).
HB 396 appropriates $50,000 from the state general fund to Hinds County's Board of Supervisors to help cover the cost of installing surveillance cameras in strategic locations across House District 63. The funds will be distributed equally ($10,000 each) to the five homeowners associations in the district for camera installation in their neighborhoods. This funding is for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, starting July 1, 2026. The bill directly affects these five homeowners associations by providing financial support for neighborhood security camera systems.
HB 395 increases Mississippi income tax and property tax credits for donations to qualifying charitable and foster care organizations. It raises the annual income tax credit limit for single filers from $400 to $1,200 (and for married couples from $800 to $2,400), while fostering separate credits for foster care donations (increasing from $500/$1,000 to $1,500/$3,000 annually). Taxpayers can also apply credits against property taxes, limited to 50% of property tax liability, with unused credits carried forward for up to five years. These changes directly affect Mississippi taxpayers making cash donations to organizations meeting specific criteria, such as serving low-income residents or children in foster care.
HB 414 appropriates $300,000 from the state general fund to the Tennessee Williams Home and Welcome Center in Columbus for maintenance and repairs during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). This funding directly supports the preservation of Tennessee Williams' childhood home and the operations of the visitor center. The bill provides no new policy changes, only a specific allocation for physical upkeep of the historic site.
