Mississippi Bills

HB 1954 appropriates $1,350,000 from the state general fund to Calhoun County for the resurfacing of County Road 306. The funds cover costs for milling, overlaying, and striping the road during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). This bill directly affects Calhoun County residents by improving a specific road infrastructure project. The appropriation is a one-time funding allocation with no new laws or regulations created.

SB 2959 appropriates $3,631,000 from Mississippi's General Fund for fiscal year 2027 to fund specific facility improvements for Mercy House Adult and Teen Challenge. The funds will support campus upgrades in Georgetown, construction of a new short-term drug and alcohol rehab center in Learned, and acquisitions/improvements to third-phase and aftercare residential facilities across Mississippi. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions.

SB 3290 appropriates $175,000 from the State General Fund to the American Legion Montgomery Green Post #220 in Mound Bayou, Mississippi, for building repairs and property upgrades. The funds are designated specifically for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) to cover costs associated with maintaining their facility. This is a direct funding allocation with no additional policy mechanisms or eligibility requirements beyond the specified use. The bill is procedural and focuses solely on providing state financial support for physical infrastructure improvements.

SB 3312 requires Mississippi's Department of Revenue to treat commercial solar and wind facilities as a separate category when setting annual inflation factors for property tax assessments. If the Department doesn't establish a specific inflation factor for these facilities in a given year (using Marshall Valuation Service or other methods), it must default to 1.000. This ensures solar and wind facilities aren't undervalued in tax calculations, directly affecting owners of these commercial energy installations. The change modifies how property taxes are calculated for these facilities but doesn't alter tax rates or overall tax burdens.

HB 1882 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to provide funds for the City of Rienzi to cover costs of adding to its city hall building. The bonds, backed by the full faith and credit of the state, would be sold by the State Bond Commission, with proceeds transferred to a special fund for Rienzi's use. This is a procedural funding mechanism directly affecting only the City of Rienzi, with no broader policy changes or voter impacts. The bill does not alter existing laws or create new obligations beyond this specific bond issuance.

This bill appropriates $1.6 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Town of Webb for demolishing an existing building and constructing a new town hall during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds cover construction and demolition costs directly for Webb's municipal infrastructure project. The appropriation is a one-time payment, issued by the State Treasurer upon proper requisition, and takes effect July 1, 2026.

SB 3004 appropriates $500,000 from the state General Fund for Washington County's Board of Supervisors to repair, resurface, and improve specific roads in Supervisor District 3 during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds are allocated as $150,000 for Estes Street and $350,000 for Airdale Drive. This bill directly affects Washington County residents in Supervisor District 3 by funding physical road maintenance projects. It is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes, solely providing state resources for local infrastructure upkeep.

SB 3138 appropriates $2,750,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to the Town of Bolton for infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds will cover repairs, renovations, and upgrades to two specific structures: $1.5 million for the town hall and $1.25 million to convert a former Department of Human Services building into a community center. This is a direct funding allocation with no new policy provisions, solely for approved physical improvements to Bolton's existing infrastructure. The bill does not affect broader state policies or create new obligations beyond these two designated projects.

This bill appropriates $1,000,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Town of Mound Bayou for acquiring and installing an automated water meter system during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It directly affects Mound Bayou residents and local water infrastructure by funding the replacement of manual meters with automated systems. The funds cover all costs associated with purchasing and installing the new meters, as specified in Section 1 of the bill. The appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2026, and is paid through standard state fiscal procedures.

HB 4094 appropriates $12 million from the State General Fund to the City of Oxford for its North Lamar Boulevard Corridor Improvement Project during the 2027 fiscal year (July 2026-June 2027). This funding directly supports Oxford’s road project, which aims to improve infrastructure along North Lamar Boulevard. The bill specifies that the state will pay the funds through the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions, with the allocation effective July 1, 2026. It is a procedural funding measure with no new policy provisions.

SB 3215 appropriates $3 million from Mississippi's General Fund to Lincoln County for infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds specifically cover $2 million for repairing and resurfacing county roads and $1 million for making accessible features (ADA improvements) at the county courthouse. This bill directly provides financial support for Lincoln County's local infrastructure maintenance and accessibility upgrades without creating new laws or altering existing policies.

HB 1825 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds for the City of Itta Bena to repair and rehabilitate its tennis courts. The bonds are backed by the full faith and credit of the State of Mississippi, meaning the state treasury would cover any repayment shortfall if needed. Proceeds from the bond sale will be transferred to a special fund and used exclusively for the specified tennis court project in Itta Bena. This bill directly affects the City of Itta Bena by enabling state-funded infrastructure improvements.