Mississippi Bills

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 592: Income tax; provide a credit for taxpayers who claim a federal earned income tax credit.

HB 592 creates a Mississippi state income tax credit equal to 5% of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) amount claimed on a taxpayer's federal return. It directly affects Mississippi taxpayers who qualify for and claim the federal EITC, typically low-to-moderate-income workers and families. The credit is refundable, meaning if it exceeds the taxpayer's state income tax liability, they receive a cash refund from the Mississippi Department of Revenue. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026, and requires taxpayers to submit their federal tax return as proof of eligibility.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 2183: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Goodman for purchase of a building to be used as multipurpose complex.

SB 2183 provides $185,000 in state funding from the General Fund to the Town of Goodman, Mississippi, to cover the cost of purchasing a building for a multipurpose complex. The funds are designated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The bill directs the State Treasurer to disburse the funds upon proper requisitions, with no additional policy changes or requirements beyond the specified appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 600: Appropriation; Rust College for establishing new academic programs and completing renovation of a residential facility.

HB 600 provides $2,025,000 in state funding to Rust College's Board of Trustees for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds are specifically allocated to establish two new academic programs (a dual-degree engineering program and a film studies program) and to complete renovations on the residential facility Gross Hall. This bill directly affects Rust College by enabling new educational offerings and infrastructure improvements, with all funding to be disbursed by the State Treasurer starting July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 2161: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Belzoni for certain infrastructure projects.

SB 2161 appropriates $1.6 million from Mississippi's General Fund to the City of Belzoni for specific infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds directly cover: $300,000 for police department repairs, $300,000 for City Hall improvements, and $1,000,000 for road repairs, construction, and resurfacing within city limits. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes - only the transfer of state money to address existing infrastructure needs. The bill requires state payment upon proper requisitions and takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 2163: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Yazoo County for renovation of Jonestown Park.

This bill appropriates $200,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to Yazoo County for the renovation and repair of Jonestown Park during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It directly affects Yazoo County by providing state funds to cover specific park improvement costs. The bill is procedural, solely allocating funds without creating new laws or altering policies. It requires the State Treasurer to disburse the funds upon proper requisitions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 2186: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Holmes County for road and infrastructure improvements.

SB 2186 appropriates $1,250,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to Holmes County for road and infrastructure improvements during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The funds cover costs directly associated with the county's road and infrastructure projects. The appropriation is paid through the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions, as specified in the bill's funding mechanism. This bill directly affects Holmes County by providing dedicated state funding for local infrastructure needs during the specified fiscal period.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 2146: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Sharkey County for certain infrastructure projects and initiatives.

SB 2146 appropriates $3 million from Mississippi's General Fund to Sharkey County for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds must cover specific infrastructure costs: emergency management improvements, housing/health/transportation infrastructure, Sharkey County Industrial Park development, and workforce initiatives. The bill directs the State Treasurer to disburse the funds upon proper requisitions. It directly affects Sharkey County by providing dedicated state funding for these localized projects, with no additional policy changes or eligibility criteria specified.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 591: Income tax; provide a credit for taxpayers who claim a federal income child tax credit.

Mississippi's HB 591 creates a state income tax credit for taxpayers who claim the federal child tax credit. It provides a $200 credit per child (capped at $1,000 annually) for eligible Mississippi residents who claim the federal credit on their federal return. Unused portions of the credit can be carried forward for up to five years. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026, and requires taxpayers to submit their federal return as proof.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 2178: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Pickens for repairs to the town's walking trail.

SB 2178 appropriates $27,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to the Town of Pickens for repairs to its walking trail during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds are intended to cover costs and matching requirements for the trail maintenance project. As a procedural appropriations bill, it directly affects only the Town of Pickens and requires no new policy changes or public input. The bill specifies payment via state warrants upon proper requisitions and takes effect July 1, 2026.

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 2167: Capital Expense Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Rolling Fork for improvement of water system.

SB 2167 appropriates $1.4 million from Mississippi's Capital Expense Fund to the City of Rolling Fork for water system improvements during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill directly funds the city's infrastructure upgrades, covering costs for enhancing its water system. It is a straightforward funding allocation with no additional policy provisions or requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 582: Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Town of Bruce with water shut off replacements.

HB 582 authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to cover costs for the Town of Bruce's water shut off replacements. The bill creates a special fund to receive bond proceeds, which must be used exclusively for these water infrastructure repairs. The State Bond Commission would manage the bond issuance and sales, with repayment backed by the state's full credit. This funding directly assists Bruce's local government in addressing water system maintenance needs.

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 2162: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Madison County for the West Madison Utility District.

SB 2162 appropriates $550,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to Madison County for the West Madison Utility District. The funds are specifically designated to cover repair and replacement costs for the district's water lines during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). This is a direct funding allocation for infrastructure maintenance, not a new policy. The bill directs the State Treasurer to disburse the funds upon proper requisitions, with the appropriation taking effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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