HB 1867 allocates $150,000 from the State General Fund to the existing Economic Development and Infrastructure Fund for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This is a straightforward funding increase for the fund established under Mississippi Code § 57-1-501, with no new policy changes or direct impacts on specific groups. The bill specifies that funds will be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions and takes effect July 1, 2026. As a procedural appropriation, it does not alter the fund’s purpose or usage.
SB 3282 appropriates $850,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the City of Mound Bayou for purchasing law enforcement vehicles and a fire emergency vehicle during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds are specifically designated to cover the costs of these emergency vehicles, with payment to be made by the State Treasurer upon proper requisition. This bill directly affects the City of Mound Bayou by providing dedicated funding for its public safety equipment needs.
HB 1862 appropriates $80,000 from the state general fund to the Town of Summit's governing authorities. This funding directly assists the Summit Rural Fire Department in completing driveways and parking at their fire station located on the Southwest Mississippi Community College campus. The funds are designated for the fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill authorizes the State Treasurer to pay the amount upon proper requisitions, with no policy changes or new mechanisms beyond this specific funding allocation.
This bill appropriates $100,000 from the State General Fund to the City of Shelby, Mississippi, for cleanup costs related to abandoned properties during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds are specifically designated to cover expenses associated with removing debris, hazardous materials, or other cleanup efforts on abandoned properties within Shelby. The appropriation is a direct state funding mechanism, with payment to be processed through the State Treasurer upon proper requisition by the city. This is a straightforward fiscal allocation with no policy changes beyond the specified funding amount and timeframe.
This bill appropriates $200,000 from the Mississippi State General Fund to the Town of Star for startup costs associated with its status as a newly incorporated municipality. It directly affects the Town of Star, covering expenses related to establishing its local government operations. The funds are designated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, to support the town's transition to municipal status. The appropriation is a one-time payment to cover initial operational costs, not a recurring funding mechanism.
SB 2936 appropriates $200,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to the Tupelo City School District for a pilot program purchasing security screening for all windows and doors at Tupelo High School during fiscal year 2027. The funds cover the cost of installing the screening system, with any unused portion allowed for training teachers and students on its use. This bill directly affects Tupelo High School students, staff, and the school district by providing targeted security funding for a specific campus. The appropriation is limited to the 2026-2027 fiscal year and does not create new permanent funding.
HB 1951 appropriates $200,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Vardaman, Mississippi, to cover road paving costs during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon official requisitions from the town's governing authorities. This is a direct funding allocation with no policy changes or broader impacts beyond the specified road project in Vardaman.
This bill authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to provide funds specifically for repairing and renovating Clay County's courthouse. The funds would directly assist Clay County's Board of Supervisors in covering the costs of these improvements. The State Bond Commission would handle the bond issuance, with the state pledging its full faith and credit to repay the bonds. The proceeds would be disbursed from a special fund to Clay County for the courthouse project. This is a funding mechanism for infrastructure maintenance, not a policy change affecting broader public programs.
SB 3287 appropriates $530,000 from the State General Fund to Bolivar County for purchasing and equipping vehicles for the Bolivar County Sheriff's Department. This funding covers costs associated with the sheriff's office vehicles during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill directly affects Bolivar County’s law enforcement operations by providing state funds for vehicle-related expenses. It is a straightforward funding allocation with no additional policy provisions.
HB 1814 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund the City of Olive Branch's Lick Creek Conservatory and Recreational Area project. The bonds would be repaid using state funds if needed, with proceeds directly transferred to the city to cover project costs like land development and facility construction. This bill provides a financing mechanism for the city's recreational project without changing existing laws or creating new regulations. The City of Olive Branch is the direct beneficiary of the funding.
SB 3277 appropriates $1,000,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the City of Cleveland for roadway improvements and infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds are intended to cover costs directly related to road maintenance and infrastructure upgrades within Cleveland. This bill provides a specific allocation for municipal infrastructure spending without altering existing laws or creating new requirements. It affects only the City of Cleveland, Mississippi, as the recipient of the state funds.
SB 3045 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to help Humphreys County pay for roadway, curb, and gutter improvements in the Westgate Subdivision. The bill directly affects residents of Westgate Subdivision and Humphreys County by funding specific infrastructure upgrades. The key mechanism involves the State Bond Commission issuing bonds backed by the full faith and credit of Mississippi, with proceeds disbursed to the county for the named project. If state funds are insufficient, the State Treasurer would cover bond payments from unappropriated state funds.
