Mississippi Bills

SB 3023 authorizes Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund repairs and renovations at the Triangle Cultural Center in Yazoo City. The bill directs that bond proceeds be used specifically for this facility's upkeep, with the state pledging its full credit for repayment. If state appropriations fall short, the State Treasurer would cover bond payments from unappropriated treasury funds. This legislation directly affects the Triangle Cultural Center's operations and maintenance in Yazoo City, Mississippi. The bill establishes a clear funding mechanism without specifying additional beneficiaries or policy changes beyond this single project.

SB 3015 appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to Washington County for street repairs, resurfacing, and improvements specifically in Supervisor District 3 during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds directly support infrastructure maintenance for residents and businesses in that district. The bill authorizes the State Treasurer to disburse the funds upon proper requisitions, with no additional policy provisions or eligibility criteria beyond the specified geographic area. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no broader legislative impact.

SB 3313 appropriates $991,200 from the State General Fund to Marshall County for courthouse repair and renovation costs during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The bill directly affects Marshall County by providing state funds to cover specific courthouse maintenance expenses. It contains no new policy provisions, only a funding allocation for an existing infrastructure need.

SB 3177 allocates $2 million from the Mississippi State General Fund to the City of West Point for renovations to its Water and Light Department administrative building. This direct appropriation covers costs for the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027), specifically funding building upgrades for the city's utility department. The bill is purely procedural, authorizing state funds without creating new policies or affecting broader regulations. It directly benefits West Point’s municipal operations by supporting infrastructure improvements at a key utility facility.

HB 4068 creates a property tax exemption for certain natural lands in Mississippi. If land is appraised at a higher value than it would be under agricultural valuation rules, the difference between those values is exempt from taxes. This applies to qualifying land including natural areas, waterways, trees, ditches, and harvestable sod, excluding commercial or residential structures. The exemption takes effect January 1, 2027.

SB 3309 appropriates $70,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to the Town of Centreville for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds directly cover repair and renovation costs for Centreville’s town hall and the purchase of new equipment for its playground. This is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes, solely providing financial support for specific local infrastructure projects. The bill requires the State Treasurer to disburse funds upon proper requisitions and takes effect July 1, 2026.

SB 3010 allocates $300,000 from the State General Fund to Washington County for parking lot renovations and upgrades at Delta Health System, including the pavilion. The funding covers fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) and directly supports Washington County's operations at this healthcare facility. The bill provides no new policy changes, only a specific appropriation for existing infrastructure improvements. It is a straightforward funding measure with no broader legislative impact.

SB 3299 allocates $30,000 from the state General Fund to the Town of Bassfield, Mississippi, to cover repair costs for its community center during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill directly affects Bassfield by providing state funding specifically for physical repairs to its community center facility. It is a straightforward appropriations measure with no additional policy provisions or requirements beyond the specified funding amount. This bill does not change existing laws or create new obligations beyond the allocated funds.

HB 4050 appropriates $438,400 from the state general fund to the LSR Volunteer Fire Department in Shaw, Mississippi, for facility upgrades and equipment purchases during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funding covers costs directly associated with improving the department’s physical facilities and acquiring necessary equipment. This is a straightforward appropriations bill with no policy changes, solely providing financial support to a local volunteer fire department.

HB 4043 imposes a 50% tax on the increased cost to cigarette wholesalers or retailers under Mississippi's Unfair Cigarette Sales Law. It directly affects businesses selling cigarettes at wholesale or retail by adding this tax to the portion of costs that would have increased due to phased-in cost adjustments. The tax applies to the sum of these cost increases as if fully implemented by July 1, 2026, and all collected revenue must be deposited into Mississippi's General Fund. This is a concrete tax mechanism targeting cigarette sellers' cost structures, not a procedural or commemorative measure.

HB 1861 modifies Mississippi's tax incentive program for economic development projects located in federally designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs). It increases the initial tax credit amount by 25% for projects in QOZs (instead of the standard calculation), and adds an extra 25% boost if at least five new full-time jobs in the project are held by residents of the QOZ. The bill affects businesses establishing new projects in QOZs that qualify under the existing incentive program, specifically changing how the credit amount is calculated for these locations. This is a technical adjustment to the incentive calculation method, not a new program.

SB 2986 appropriates $10 million from Mississippi's General Fund to the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) for the design, construction, and equipment of a natural hair care school in Greenville, Mississippi, for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funding covers building-related costs but does not include ongoing operational expenses. This bill directly affects IHL and the Greenville community by enabling the development of a dedicated facility for natural hair care education. The appropriation is specific to capital costs for this single project, with no new regulations or policies established.