SB 3008 appropriates $128,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Benoit, Mississippi, for library renovations, repairs, and improvements. The funds are specifically designated for the Town of Benoit's library during the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This bill directly affects the Town of Benoit by providing state funding to support physical upgrades to its public library facility. It is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes beyond the allocation.
HB 4090 authorizes Mississippi to issue up to $50 million in state general obligation bonds to fund the 2026 Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Fund, established by Senate Bill 2632. The bonds must be issued by July 1, 2030, with proceeds deposited directly into the loan fund to provide emergency loans to local governments recovering from disasters. The State Bond Commission will manage the bond issuance process, including sale methods and debt service payments. This bill creates a dedicated funding source for local governments to access rapid financial assistance after qualifying disaster events.
SB 3275 appropriates $77,300 from the State General Fund to the City of Mound Bayou for community security cameras. The funding covers the costs of purchasing and setting up the camera system during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This is a straightforward funding allocation with no additional policy provisions.
This bill appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to Simpson County for road repair costs during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It directly affects Simpson County by providing state funds to cover expenses related to maintaining or repairing public roads within the county. The funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions, as specified in the bill. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements or eligibility criteria.
HB 1869 appropriates $950,000 from the state general fund to the City of Vicksburg for Year 1 of its three-year blight elimination plan, effective July 2026. The funds directly support Vicksburg residents by financing specific actions: creating a land bank ($150,000), demolishing 15 unsafe structures near schools ($150,000), launching a neighborhood cleanup program ($100,000), providing home repair grants to 30 low-income or elderly homeowners ($300,000), and stabilizing 5 historic buildings ($250,000). This bill enables the city government to address dilapidated properties and improve community safety and aesthetics in targeted areas. The appropriation is for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with future years (2027-2028 and 2028-2029) planned for additional funding.
SB 2954 appropriates $250,000 from Mississippi's General Fund for Lee County to renovate the polling precinct at Pratts Community Center and improve the surrounding property, specifically for fiscal year 2027. The funds must first cover polling precinct renovation, with any remaining money allocated to community center improvements. This bill directly affects Lee County residents by funding infrastructure at a local voting location and community facility. The appropriation is effective July 1, 2026, and is funded through state general revenues.
This bill appropriates $1,002,750 from the State General Fund to the City of Crystal Springs for constructing toilet facilities at the Chautauqua Amphitheater. It directly affects the City of Crystal Springs, covering costs for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The funds are allocated specifically for the construction of public restroom facilities at this venue, with no additional policy changes or requirements beyond the funding authorization.
This bill authorizes Mississippi to issue state bonds to provide funds specifically for the Town of Vardaman to purchase a fire truck. The bonds would be general obligations of the state, backed by Mississippi's full faith and credit, with proceeds transferred directly to Vardaman for the fire truck acquisition. The state would handle bond issuance, sale, and disbursement through the State Bond Commission, with no broader policy changes or additional requirements beyond this single transaction.
HB 4054 appropriates $800,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Moorhead, Mississippi, to cover street repairs and infrastructure improvements. The funds are designated for use during the 2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) and will directly support the town’s local infrastructure needs. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements or regulations. The bill provides concrete financial assistance to Moorhead’s governing authorities for existing maintenance priorities.
SB 3016 appropriates $748,750 from Mississippi's Capital Expense Fund to the Town of Metcalfe for water and sewer system improvements during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds cover costs directly related to upgrading the town's infrastructure, with payment authorized through state fiscal channels. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements or broader impacts. The bill affects only the Town of Metcalfe and its water/sewer project budget for the specified fiscal period.
HB 1993 allocates $3 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the existing Mississippi Volunteer Firefighter Length-of-Service Awards Program Fund for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This funding supports the program established under Mississippi Code § 45-11-271, which provides monetary awards to volunteer firefighters based on years of service. The bill directly affects Mississippi's volunteer firefighters by ensuring continued funding for these service-based recognition awards. It is a straightforward budget allocation with no new policy changes, solely directing existing state funds to an established program.
HB 4098 authorizes the issuance of up to $520,000 in state bonds to create a loan fund for Mississippi county sheriff's departments to purchase radar speed detection equipment. The Mississippi Sheriffs Radar Speed Detection Equipment Loan Fund, administered by the Department of Finance and Administration, will provide low-cost loans to counties to buy this equipment for use on public roads, including work zones and school zones as defined in the amended law. The bill amends Section 63-3-519 to explicitly permit sheriffs and deputies to use radar equipment in these designated zones. Bonds must be issued by July 1, 2030, with proceeds funding the loan program and interest covering debt service.
