Mississippi Bills

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3359: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Hinds County for the acquisition, demolition and/or removal of blighted properties.

SB 3359 appropriates $2 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to Hinds County for fiscal year 2027. The funds are specifically designated to cover costs associated with acquiring, demolishing, or removing blighted properties in Supervisor Districts 3 and 5. This direct funding mechanism enables Hinds County to address deteriorated properties in those areas without requiring local taxpayer contributions. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2026, and is intended to support local efforts to revitalize affected neighborhoods.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 2990: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to MDOT for Town of Benoit for a walking trail.

SB 2990 appropriates $121,195.68 from Mississippi's General Fund for fiscal year 2027 to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to cover construction costs for a walking trail in the Town of Benoit. The funds are specifically intended to serve as matching funds for federal Transportation Alternatives Program grants, which require state/local contributions. The bill authorizes MDOT to use these state funds to draw down federal dollars for the trail project, covering costs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This is a straightforward funding measure directly benefiting Benoit residents through improved local infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Transportation

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 4031: Appropriation; IHL for funding MVSU's Student Success and Workforce Readiness Strategy.

HB 4031 allocates $2.5 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) for its Student Success and Workforce Readiness Strategy during fiscal year 2027. The funding directly supports MVSU students by modernizing campus technology ($728,000) to improve retention and graduation rates, and by hiring key staff ($1,772,000) focused on student retention and career readiness. The bill specifies that these funds must be used exclusively for the stated purposes outlined in Section 2 of the legislation. It becomes effective July 1, 2026, and does not create new policy beyond the allocated funding.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 4071: Appropriation; Town of Terry for new main extension of a waterline.

HB 4071 appropriates $150,000 from the state general fund to the Town of Terry to cover costs for extending a water main from Volley Campbell Road south to the generators shop. This funding supports a specific infrastructure project to improve the town's water system, directly affecting residents and operations in Terry. The appropriation is for the 2027 fiscal year (July 2026-June 2027) and requires state funds to be disbursed via standard state fiscal procedures. The bill is purely procedural, providing targeted financial assistance for a defined waterline extension.

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1977: Appropriation; Calhoun County for repairing County Road 102.

HB 1977 appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to Calhoun County's Board of Supervisors for repairing and resurfacing County Road 102 during the 2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill directly affects Calhoun County residents who use County Road 102 and the county’s governing board, which will manage the funds for road maintenance. The key mechanism is a direct state payment to the county for specific infrastructure work, with funds disbursed via state warrants upon county requisitions. This is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes beyond the allocated road repair project.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3291: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Drew for a multipurpose municipal building.

SB 3291 appropriates $650,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Drew, Mississippi, for costs related to constructing a multipurpose municipal building during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy or requirements; it solely provides state money to cover the town’s building expenses. The bill directly affects the Town of Drew by enabling the use of state funds for this specific municipal project. The funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon proper requisition.

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3255: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Bolivar County for the Old Highway 61 Rehabilitation Project.

SB 3255 appropriates $3,867,699.41 from Mississippi's General Fund to Bolivar County for the rehabilitation of Old Highway 61 between Green Road and State Highway 448 during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill provides funding to cover project costs directly for Bolivar County's infrastructure work on this specific highway segment. As a procedural funding measure, it does not create new policies or affect broader regulations.

Topics ✓ Transportation

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3189: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Polkville for renovations to its multipurpose center.

SB 3189 appropriates $300,000 from the state General Fund to the Town of Polkville for renovations, repairs, and improvements to its multipurpose center during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill directly affects Polkville residents by funding upgrades to a public facility used for community events and services. It provides a specific, one-time state funding allocation with no new policy requirements or broader impacts. This is a straightforward procedural appropriation with no additional provisions or voting record.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3269: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Ruleville for repaving, repairing, and improving Elm Street.

This bill appropriates $238,398.16 from the State General Fund to the City of Ruleville for specific street improvements. It directly funds repaving, repairing, and enhancing Elm Street between State Highway 49 and Division Avenue during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds will cover the city’s costs for these physical infrastructure repairs, with payment processed through the State Treasurer upon proper requisition.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 4020: Appropriation; IHL for repairs and renovations to the T.B. Ellis Building at JSU.

HB 4020 appropriates $12.6 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) for repairs and renovations to the T.B. Ellis Building at Jackson State University (JSU) during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funding directly supports JSU's infrastructure needs by covering associated costs for building maintenance and upgrades. The bill authorizes the State Treasurer to disburse funds upon proper requisitions, with no additional policy changes or requirements beyond the specified allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1874: Appropriation; City of Itta Bena for utility system and metering upgrades.

HB 1874 appropriates $1.5 million from the State General Fund to the City of Itta Bena for utility system and metering upgrades during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds will directly support the city's existing infrastructure improvements, covering costs associated with modernizing water, sewer, or utility metering systems. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3224: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Ocean Springs for utility relocation to provide for widening of Highway 90.

SB 3224 appropriates $2.5 million from Mississippi's General Fund to the City of Ocean Springs for utility relocation costs associated with widening U.S. Highway 90. The funds will cover expenses directly related to moving utilities (like power or water lines) to accommodate the highway expansion project managed by the Mississippi Department of Transportation. This appropriation is specifically for the fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) and affects only Ocean Springs' infrastructure planning for Highway 90 improvements. The bill is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes or broader implications.

Topics ✓ Transportation

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