Mississippi Bills

SB 2182 allocates $118,332.45 from Mississippi's General Fund to the Canton Municipal Police Department for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027), specifically to cover costs for law enforcement equipment and training. The bill directly affects the Canton Municipal Police Department by providing dedicated funding for operational resources. It is a procedural budget measure with no new policy provisions, requiring payment via state warrants as standard for appropriations. The bill is currently in the Appropriations committee referral stage.

SB 2145 appropriates $500,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) for the West Central Mississippi Incubator Grant Program during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill provides funding to cover the program’s operational expenses but does not create new policies or alter existing laws. It directs the State Treasurer to disburse funds via warrants upon proper requisitions, effective July 1, 2026. This is a routine funding measure for an existing program, with no specified direct beneficiaries beyond the MDA’s implementation of the grant program.

SB 2175 allocates $100,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Pickens, Mississippi, for repairs to its baseball field during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill directs the State Treasurer to pay this amount upon proper requisition by the town. It is a straightforward funding appropriation with no additional policy provisions or broader impacts.

SB 2150 allocates $1,810,918 from the state General Fund to Humphreys County for two specific infrastructure projects: purchasing an additional pump for its existing southern pump station and constructing a new pump station. The funds cover equipment and construction costs for the fiscal year 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This appropriation directly supports Humphreys County’s water system upgrades without changing state laws or regulations.

SB 2165 appropriates $1,000,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to Humphreys County for courthouse repairs, renovation, and improvements. The funds are designated for the fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) to cover associated costs. This bill directly affects Humphreys County by providing state funding for essential maintenance of its courthouse facility. It is a procedural appropriation bill with no policy changes beyond the specified funding allocation.

SB 2184 appropriates $1.75 million from Mississippi's General Fund to the City of Lexington for specific infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds directly affect Lexington's downtown area, allocating $1 million for paving and improving streets like Church, College, and Vine Streets, and $750,000 for paving, resurfacing, and lighting the parking lot at the City Multipurpose Building. The bill provides concrete state funding to cover these defined local infrastructure costs without creating new state regulations or requirements. It is a straightforward budget allocation with no additional policy provisions beyond the specified project funding.

SB 2155 appropriates $6 million from the State General Fund to Yazoo County for the Lake George Bridge Replacement Project during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill directly funds the physical replacement of the bridge, covering associated construction or engineering costs. It is a straightforward funding allocation with no new regulations or policy changes. The funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions.

This bill appropriates $100,000 from the Mississippi State General Fund to the City of Holly Springs to cover costs for restoring the gravesite of Hiram Revels during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It directly affects Holly Springs city officials by providing state funding for this specific historical preservation project. The bill is purely procedural, authorizing a one-time payment without creating new policies or regulations.

SB 2171 appropriates $250,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to Hinds County for fiscal year 2027. The funds are specifically for improvements to the Midway Road and Owens Road Volunteer Fire Department fire station. Hinds County must provide a 50% local match ($125,000) to receive the state funds. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and covers costs associated with station upgrades.

SB 2156 appropriates $126,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to Yazoo County for the purchase of two patrol cars and specific firearms for the Yazoo County Sheriff's Department. The funds are designated for use during the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027). This bill directly provides funding for law enforcement equipment without altering existing laws or creating new requirements. It is a routine fiscal appropriation, not a policy change.

SB 2185 appropriates $10 million from Mississippi's Capital Expense Fund to the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) for costs related to future nuclear development during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The bill directly affects the MDA, which will use the funds to cover expenses associated with planning or advancing nuclear energy projects. It is a procedural funding measure with no new policy requirements, solely authorizing the state treasurer to disburse the allocated amount upon proper requisition. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2026.

SB 2179 allocates $760,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Town of Pickens for specific infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds cover road and sewer repairs on Union Street ($300,000), water system upgrades including new pumps and a booster station ($300,000), city hall renovation ($60,000), and park improvements ($100,000). This appropriation directly supports Pickens' local infrastructure maintenance and upgrades. The funding becomes available starting July 1, 2026, as specified in the bill.