Mississippi Bills

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 2953: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to VFW Post 4057 in Tupelo for renovations.

This bill appropriates $25,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to VFW Post 4057 in Tupelo for repairs and renovations to its facility during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It directly funds a specific veterans' organization's physical improvements, with no broader policy changes or affected population beyond this post.

Topics ✓ Veterans

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3117: Sales tax; exempt sales of labor performed by mechanics on motor vehicles.

SB 3117 amends Mississippi's sales tax law to exempt labor performed by mechanics on motor vehicles from state sales tax. This change directly affects auto repair shops and mechanics, as they will no longer charge sales tax on labor costs for vehicle repairs. The bill adds this exemption to Section 27-65-111 of the Mississippi Code, specifically targeting labor services (not parts or materials) for vehicle maintenance and repairs. This policy change simplifies tax treatment for auto repair services and reduces costs for vehicle owners seeking mechanical work. The exemption applies to all motor vehicle repairs performed by licensed mechanics within Mississippi.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3174: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Village of Puckett for the purpose of water and sewer infrastructure improvements.

SB 3174 appropriates $250,000 from the State General Fund to the Village of Puckett, Mississippi, for water and sewer infrastructure improvements during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The funds are specifically designated to cover costs associated with upgrading the village's water and sewer systems. This is a direct, one-time funding allocation with no additional policy provisions or requirements beyond the specified purpose and timeframe. The bill affects only the Village of Puckett by providing resources for essential infrastructure maintenance.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3113: Sales tax; exempt sales of tangible personal property and services to Beauvoir.

SB 3113 exempts all sales of tangible personal property and services to Beauvoir (the Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library) from Mississippi's state sales tax. The bill amends Section 27-65-111 of the Mississippi Code to add Beauvoir to the list of tax-exempt entities, similar to existing exemptions for hospitals and schools. This change directly affects Beauvoir by removing a sales tax burden on its operational purchases, including goods and services. The exemption applies broadly to all taxable items purchased by Beauvoir without additional restrictions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 2982: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Greenville for repair, renovation, and improvement of small sewer mini-systems.

SB 2982 appropriates $8,280,871.12 from the State General Fund to the City of Greenville for repairing, renovating, and improving small sewer mini-systems with excessive inflow/infiltration in low-to-moderate household income neighborhoods during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). This is a funding allocation bill, not a policy change, directly affecting Greenville's infrastructure maintenance in specified communities. The funds are to cover costs associated with these specific sewer system upgrades.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3012: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Benoit for infrastructure and/or road improvements.

SB 3012 appropriates $500,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Benoit for infrastructure and road improvements during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds cover actual costs of physical improvements to Benoit’s roads or public infrastructure, not planning or administrative expenses. This is a direct funding allocation, not a policy change, and applies solely to the Town of Benoit’s projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3342: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Village of Pittsboro for certain infrastructure projects.

SB 3342 allocates $175,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Village of Pittsboro for specific infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds are specifically designated to cover: $75,000 for water system generator upgrades, $50,000 for fire department equipment, and $50,000 for city hall improvements. This is a one-time appropriation directly affecting Pittsboro's local infrastructure maintenance and upgrades. The bill does not establish new policies but provides targeted funding for existing municipal projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3217: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Pike County for the US 51 Railroad Bridge Project.

SB 3217 appropriates $6,000,000 from the State General Fund to Pike County for the US 51 Railroad Bridge Project during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds are specifically designated to cover costs associated with this infrastructure project. This bill provides a one-time state funding allocation to support the project’s expenses without creating new policy or altering existing laws.

Topics ✓ Transportation

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3219: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Lawrence County for the repair and renovation of the county courthouse.

SB 3219 allocates $1,644,240 from Mississippi's General Fund to Lawrence County for courthouse repair and renovation during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The bill directly provides funding for Lawrence County to cover costs associated with maintaining its courthouse building. It specifies that funds will be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions, with the appropriation taking effect July 1, 2026. This is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy provisions, solely addressing the financial support for courthouse infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3232: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Neshoba County General Hospital for a nursing school in conjunction with MUW.

SB 3232 appropriates $4.5 million from the state General Fund to Neshoba County General Hospital for costs related to establishing a nursing school in partnership with Mississippi University for Women (MUW). The funding covers expenses for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. This bill directly supports the hospital and MUW in developing the nursing program through state financial assistance. It is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes beyond the specified appropriation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3185: Bonds; authorize issuance to assist West Point in paying costs of phase-two renovations to city hall.

SB 3185 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to help the City of West Point cover costs for Phase Two renovations of its city hall building. The bonds, backed by the state's full credit, would be sold by the State Bond Commission, with proceeds transferred to a special fund for the city's use. This legislation directly assists West Point's local government by providing state-backed financing for specific public infrastructure improvements. The bill creates no new policy but establishes a funding mechanism for a defined capital project.

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3283: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Mound Bayou for repairs, renovations, upgrades and construction to City Hall.

SB 3283 appropriates $2.8 million from Mississippi's General Fund to the City of Mound Bayou for repairs, renovations, upgrades, and construction at Mound Bayou City Hall during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The funds will directly support the city government's efforts to improve its municipal building infrastructure. The bill specifies that the money will be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions, with no additional requirements or conditions stated. This is a straightforward funding allocation for a specific local government project.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

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