HB 440 appropriates $30,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Department of Finance and Administration for the Second Chance Outreach Learning Center. The funding will support free adult literacy and basic vocational training programs for young men and women, aiming to improve their job opportunities. It also covers securing a physical location and operational supplies for the center during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This is a straightforward funding bill with no additional policy provisions.
HB 471 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund repairs for the Mississippi Minority Farmers Alliance's building and parking lot in Monroe County. The bonds, backed by the state's full faith and credit, would raise money specifically for these repairs, with proceeds paid directly to the Alliance. This bill creates a dedicated funding mechanism for a single organization's infrastructure needs without altering broader state policies.
HB 470 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds for the City of Verona to cover costs related to site development for the Old Town Crossing Project. The project is located at the southeast corner of Mississippi Highway 6 and U.S. Highway 45 in Verona. The bill creates a special fund to disburse bond proceeds specifically for this site work, with the state's full credit pledged for repayment. The City of Verona directly benefits as the recipient of these funds for infrastructure development.
HB 460 appropriates $1,000,000 from the state general fund to the City of Verona for site development work related to the Old Town Crossing Project. The funds will cover costs at the southeast corner of Mississippi Highway 6 and U.S. Highway 45 in Verona for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This is a straightforward funding bill for a specific local infrastructure project, with no policy changes or broader impacts described. The city will use the money to prepare the site for the project.
HB 457 appropriates $650,000 from the State General Fund to Hinds County's Board of Supervisors to cover construction costs for a new fire station for the Byram Volunteer Fire Department. The station will be located at Midway Road and Owens Road in House District 66, serving the local community. This bill provides direct state funding for a specific infrastructure project without altering policies or creating new obligations.
HB 459 appropriates $600,000 from the state general fund to the City of Byram to help cover costs for rehabilitating water pipes on Barrington Drive in the Barrington Subdivision. This funding directly assists the city government and residents of that neighborhood by supporting infrastructure upgrades. The appropriation covers the city's project costs for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027), with state funds disbursed via the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions. The bill is purely a funding measure with no additional policy provisions.
HB 490 exempts sales of fixed-wing aircraft from Mississippi's sales tax if the aircraft is exported from the state within 30 days and registered and first used in another state. This directly affects aircraft sellers (like manufacturers or dealers) who sell to buyers planning to immediately move the aircraft out of Mississippi. The bill amends Mississippi's tax code to add this specific exemption to the list of tax-exempt transactions. The key requirement is the 30-day export window and out-of-state use, ensuring the aircraft doesn't remain in Mississippi for local use. This creates a clear policy change for aircraft transactions meeting these conditions.
HB 501 appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to Amite County's Board of Supervisors for two specific infrastructure projects: replacing a bridge on Robertson Road over Brushy Creek and stabilizing the riverbank at the same location. The funds are intended to cover costs for the 2027 fiscal year (July 2026-June 2027). This bill directly affects Amite County residents who use Robertson Road and the local environment near Brushy Creek, with no broader policy changes beyond the funding allocation. The appropriation is a straightforward financial commitment with no additional legislative provisions or requirements.
HB 429 appropriates $15 million from the State General Fund for the fiscal year 2027 to fund grants under Mississippi's Small Municipalities and Limited Population Counties Grant Program. The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) will administer these grants, directly supporting small municipalities and counties with limited populations. The funding is allocated for specific local government projects or services as defined by the existing program under Section 57-1-18 of Mississippi law, effective July 1, 2026.
HB 482 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund the construction, equipment, and improvements needed for a new infectious disease testing lab at the Mississippi Blood Services Building in Flowood. The lab will be operated by the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA), directly supporting its mission to process organ donations safely. The bill establishes a special fund to disburse bond proceeds specifically for this facility, with the state pledging full credit to repay the bonds. This is a funding mechanism for a physical infrastructure project, not a policy change affecting broader public health regulations.
HB 463 appropriates $1,260,500 from the state general fund to Monroe County’s Board of Supervisors for specific road projects in District 5 during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds will cover paving and rebuilding White Rock Road ($780,000), resurfacing Prospect Road ($310,000), and resurfacing Central Grove Road ($170,500). This bill directly assists Monroe County in financing these local infrastructure improvements. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2026.
HB 439 appropriates $2.5 million from the State General Fund to the Department of Finance and Administration for God's Living Word Ministry in Walls, Mississippi. The funds are specifically designated to cover costs associated with constructing, furnishing, and equipping an emergency preparedness multipurpose facility in Walls. This bill directly assists the ministry in building a facility focused on emergency readiness, with the appropriation effective for fiscal year 2026-2027.
