SB 3323 appropriates $3,000,000 from Mississippi's General Fund for Mississippi Valley State University (MSU) to cover infrastructure improvements to its campus and facilities during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funding is specifically for campus and facility upgrades, with payment directed through the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions. This bill directly affects MSU by providing dedicated state funding for physical infrastructure projects without altering existing laws or creating new obligations.
SB 3297 appropriates $210,000 from the Mississippi State General Fund to Simpson County for the purchase of equipment for its fire departments during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funding directly supports Simpson County’s fire departments by covering costs for acquiring necessary equipment, such as vehicles or safety gear. The bill specifies that the state treasurer will disburse the funds upon proper requisitions, effective July 1, 2026. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes beyond the financial support for local fire department operations.
SB 3160 appropriates $1.3 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the City of Canton for the design, construction, equipping, and staff training of a real-time crime center during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill directly funds Canton's local government to establish this facility, which would use technology to monitor and respond to crime in real time. It specifies the funds cover all related costs, including building the center and training personnel to operate it. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements or conditions.
This bill appropriates $1,130,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to the Town of Mize for water system improvements during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds specifically cover $1,000,000 for replacing water well pumps and $130,000 for broader water and sewer infrastructure upgrades. The Town of Mize directly receives and uses these funds to maintain and improve its public water system.
SB 3176 appropriates $1,000,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to Clay County for road repairs and improvements to Clisby Road in Supervisor District 2 during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funding covers expenses for repairs, resurfacing, and other improvements to this specific road segment. This bill directly affects Clay County residents who use Clisby Road and local county officials responsible for managing the project. It is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes beyond the designated road project.
SB 3125 appropriates $50,000 from the State General Fund to the Sandersville Volunteer Fire Department for the fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds are specifically designated to cover costs associated with renovating and expanding the department’s existing fire station. This is a one-time funding allocation for a defined infrastructure project, not a broader policy change. The bill directly affects the Sandersville Volunteer Fire Department by providing resources for physical facility improvements. No additional mechanisms or eligibility criteria are outlined beyond the stated appropriation.
SB 3120 extends Mississippi's homestead property tax exemption to unremarried surviving spouses of homeowners who were totally disabled at the time of their death. Currently, this exemption applies to disabled homeowners themselves, but the bill ensures their surviving spouse retains the same tax benefit after the homeowner's death. The change applies only to cases where the deceased homeowner qualified for the exemption due to total disability (as defined by federal disability programs or state criteria), not to all surviving spouses. This policy change takes effect January 1, 2027, and directly affects disabled homeowners' unremarried spouses seeking continued property tax relief.
HB 4072 appropriates $40,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Terry, Mississippi, to cover costs for repairing a water well and equipment located behind Terry City Hall. The funds are designated for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. This bill directly assists the Town of Terry’s local government in maintaining essential water infrastructure. The appropriation is a one-time payment for specific repair work, with no new regulations or broader policy changes.
SB 3340 appropriates $1,975,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to Yalobusha County for specific infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds will cover: $25,000 for the Velma Volunteer Fire Department's equipment and improvements, $750,000 for a new 911 call center and emergency management facility, and $1,200,000 for debris cleanup following Winter Storm Fern. This bill directly affects Yalobusha County residents by funding essential public safety and storm recovery infrastructure. The funding is allocated through state budget processes and must be spent on the specified projects within the designated timeframe.
SB 3319 appropriates $10 million from Mississippi's General Fund to the DeSoto County Regional Utility Authority for the fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds are specifically for purchasing materials and constructing a new regional wastewater treatment system serving DeSoto County. This bill directly affects residents in DeSoto County by enabling the development of upgraded wastewater infrastructure. The legislation is a straightforward funding allocation with no additional policy provisions or requirements.
SB 3049 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to help cover the renovation and equipment costs for a building housing the Emmanuel Community Center in Anguilla. The funds would directly assist Serenity on the Bayou, the organization managing the center, in completing the project. The bill creates a legal framework for bond issuance, repayment through state funds, and disbursement from a dedicated special fund. This is a specific funding mechanism for a local community facility, not a broad policy change.
SB 3258 appropriates $114,126.32 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Town of Renova for the Isola Street Improvement Project, which will upgrade the road segment between Payne Street and McKnight Road. The funds are designated for the fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) to cover project costs. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes or broader implications beyond the specified local infrastructure project.
