HB 1819 appropriates $13.85 million from the Mississippi state general fund to the City of Laurel for specific infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027. The funds will directly support refurbishing three streets (6th Street from 8th to 16th Avenue, 6th Avenue from 5th to 13th Street, and 8th Avenue from 5th to 13th Street) and constructing a walking track and splash pad in Ward 4. The bill specifies exact dollar allocations for each project ($6.5M, $3.5M, $3.5M, and $350K respectively) and requires payment through state warrants. This is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy provisions, solely providing state financial assistance for local capital improvements.
This bill allocates $500,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Coffeeville, Mississippi, for repairing and repaving its town streets during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). It is a procedural appropriation bill with no new requirements or regulations, solely providing funding for existing street maintenance needs. The funds will be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisition, directly benefiting Coffeeville's infrastructure and local road maintenance.
SB 3037 authorizes Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund repairs, renovations, reconstruction, and restoration of the Poultry Sciences Academic Research Center at Alcorn State University. The bill directs proceeds from bond sales to a special fund for the center's facility improvements, with the state's full credit backing the bonds. This directly affects Alcorn State University by providing capital for its research facility upgrades. The key mechanism is bond financing - bonds would be sold to investors, with repayment secured by state funds if needed. The bill does not change research policies but enables physical facility investment.
SB 2975 appropriates $2,000,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027), specifically to fund paving and infrastructure improvements on the Longleaf Trace. This procedural bill directly provides funding for a defined infrastructure project without creating new laws or affecting broader policies. The funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions, effective July 1, 2026.
This bill appropriates $400,000 from the State General Fund to Newton County for repaving Chunky Duffee Road during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It directly affects Newton County residents by funding the physical repaving project on this specific road. The key provision is the allocation of state funds to cover the road repair costs, with payment processed through the State Treasurer. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026, and does not alter existing laws or create new regulations.
SB 2991 appropriates $146 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the City of Greenville for water and sewer infrastructure repairs and improvements during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funding covers costs directly related to upgrading the city's water and sewer systems, benefiting Greenville residents and local infrastructure. The bill specifies that funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon official requisitions, effective July 1, 2026. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes beyond the financial provision.
HB 4008 appropriates $10 million from the State General Fund to Rankin County's Board of Supervisors to assist with construction costs for a bridge over the Meridian Speedway railroad on Highway 18. The funds are specifically for the fiscal year 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) and will be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions. This bill directly affects Rankin County by providing state funding for a local infrastructure project to replace a railroad crossing with a bridge. The bill does not alter laws or create new regulations - its sole purpose is to allocate state funds for this specific construction.
SB 3279 appropriates $1.5 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to Lee County for the interior renovation of the Old Lee County Courthouse during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill directly affects Lee County by providing funding to cover renovation costs, with the State Treasurer disbursing the funds upon proper requisitions. It is a procedural funding measure with no new policy provisions, solely authorizing state financial support for a specific local infrastructure project. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.
HB 1865 appropriates $200,000 from the State General Fund to Jefferson County's Board of Supervisors for the repair, renovation, and facility upgrades of the Jefferson County Nursing Home during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds directly support the county’s efforts to maintain and improve this specific nursing home facility. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements or broader eligibility changes.
SB 3210 appropriates $1.5 million from Mississippi's General Fund to the Town of Monticello for water system improvements during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds are specifically designated to cover costs associated with upgrading the town's water infrastructure. This bill directly affects Monticello residents by enabling infrastructure improvements to their local water system. The appropriation is a straightforward funding mechanism with no additional policy provisions or requirements.
HB 1872 appropriates $140,000 from the state general fund to help the City of Itta Bena cover staffing costs for two full-time police officers, one full-time dispatcher, and one full-time deputy clerk during the 2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funding is intended to directly support these specific city positions related to public safety and administrative operations. This is a one-time appropriation for personnel expenses, not a policy change.
HB 1829 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funding for the City of Itta Bena, Mississippi, to cover costs related to installing security cameras and signage throughout the city. The bill creates a special fund to disburse bond proceeds to the city for this specific purpose, with the state pledging its full credit for bond repayment. The State Bond Commission would manage the bond issuance, sale, and transfer of funds to the city. This is a funding mechanism for a local infrastructure project, not a new policy or law.
