Mississippi Bills

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1946: Appropriation; Military Department for purchasing land adjacent to or near Camp Shelby.

HB 1946 authorizes $650,000 in state funds from the General Fund for the Mississippi Military Department to purchase land adjacent to Camp Shelby in Forrest and Perry Counties. The funds will cover costs for acquiring land specifically to create military training areas and buffer zones at Camp Shelby, effective July 1, 2026, for the 2027 fiscal year. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3157: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Carroll County Sheriff's Department for the purchase of patrol vehicles.

SB 3157 appropriates $100,000 from the State General Fund to Carroll County for purchasing patrol vehicles for the Carroll County Sheriff's Department during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill directly funds the sheriff's department’s vehicle replacement needs, with the state treasurer disbursing funds upon proper requisition. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no additional policy provisions or requirements beyond the specified monetary amount and purpose.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 2960: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Washington County for construction of a new animal shelter.

SB 2960 appropriates $425,000 from the state General Fund to Washington County for the design, construction, and equipping of a new animal shelter. The funds are specifically allocated for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027), covering costs directly related to building the shelter. This is a straightforward funding bill with no new policy or regulations; it solely provides state money for a specific local infrastructure project. Washington County will directly receive and use these funds for the shelter construction.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3179: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Lowndes County for wastewater and sewer system upgrades in Supervisor District 4.

SB 3179 appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund for the fiscal year 2027 to fund wastewater and sewer system upgrades specifically in Lowndes County's Supervisor District 4 (within Senate District 16). The bill directly affects residents and infrastructure in that district by providing state funding for necessary system improvements. It is a straightforward funding authorization with no new policy provisions, solely allocating existing state funds for a defined local project.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3243: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to MS Delta Community College for expansion of its law enforcement training academy.

SB 3243 allocates $15 million from Mississippi's General Fund to Mississippi Delta Community College for the fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funding specifically covers costs to improve and expand the college’s Law Enforcement Training Academy. This bill directly affects the college and its ability to enhance training facilities for law enforcement personnel. It is a one-time appropriation for physical infrastructure, not a new policy or ongoing program.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Education

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 4009: Sales tax; exempt admissions charged at athletic games or contests between universities or colleges.

HB 4009 exempts admissions charged for athletic games or contests between universities or colleges from Mississippi's 7% sales tax. This directly affects colleges and universities that charge admission to intercollegiate sporting events. The bill amends Mississippi's tax code to explicitly include these admissions under the existing exemption listed in Section 27-65-22(3)(c), removing them from the standard sales tax calculation. The change applies only to admissions for games between educational institutions, not to professional sports or other event types covered under separate exemptions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 2937: Capital Expense Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Clay County for Waverly Road.

This bill appropriates $1,000,000 from the Capital Expense Fund to Clay County for road repairs on Waverly Road during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It directly affects Clay County by funding the repair, paving, and improvements to Waverly Road. The funds will be paid by the State Treasurer upon requisitions from Clay County officials, as specified in the appropriation. This is a procedural funding measure with no new policy provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 2999: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation for repair, renovation and refurbishment of E.E. Bass Cultural Arts Center.

SB 2999 allocates $4.5 million from the state General Fund to fund the repair, renovation, and refurbishment of the E.E. Bass Cultural Arts Center for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). This is a procedural funding bill with no new policy requirements or changes to existing laws. It directly affects the E.E. Bass Cultural Arts Center by providing capital funds for physical improvements to its facilities. The appropriation is limited to the specified project and timeframe, with no broader implications for state policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1859: Appropriation; DEQ for purchasing a mobile air-quality monitoring van for community-based monitoring.

HB 1859 allocates $800,000 from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for a mobile air-quality monitoring van. The van will be used by the DEQ’s Air Division to conduct community-based air quality monitoring during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This funding directly supports the DEQ’s operational capacity to monitor air quality in communities, particularly in areas where localized data may be needed. The bill is a straightforward appropriations measure with no additional policy provisions beyond the funding allocation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 2943: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Pearl for the renovation of its city hall.

SB 2943 appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to the City of Pearl, Mississippi, specifically for renovating its city hall building during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The bill directly funds the City of Pearl's capital improvement project for its municipal building. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions or broader impacts beyond this specific renovation.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1986: Appropriation; Sabougla Volunteer Fire Department for purchasing a fire truck.

HB 1986 allocates $50,000 from Mississippi's state general fund to the Sabougla Volunteer Fire Department in Calhoun County to help cover the cost of purchasing a new fire truck for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon proper request from the fire department, with no additional policy changes or requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3143: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Hinds County for the purchase and installation of security cameras for homeowner's associations.

SB 3143 appropriates $150,000 from the State General Fund to Hinds County for the fiscal year 2027. This funding directly covers the purchase and installation of security cameras for homeowner associations located in Senate District 26. The bill specifies that the funds are to defray costs associated with these security camera systems. The appropriation is effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This is a straightforward funding measure with no new policy requirements for homeowners or associations.

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