HB 1973 appropriates $250,000 from the state general fund to the Town of Bruce, Mississippi, to cover costs for sewage system repairs, upgrades, and improvements during the 2027 fiscal year (July 2026-June 2027). The funds are specifically designated for the town’s governing authorities to address infrastructure needs. This bill provides direct financial assistance to Bruce’s local government for essential public works. It is a straightforward funding allocation with no additional provisions or policy changes beyond the specified appropriation.
This bill appropriates $250,000 from Mississippi's General Fund for fiscal year 2027 to the Mississippi's Toughest Kids Foundation. The funds are specifically designated to cover repair and paving costs for roads located within and surrounding Camp Kamassa in Copiah County. It is a procedural funding measure with no new policy provisions, directly affecting the foundation's operations at that camp location. The appropriation is effective July 1, 2026.
SB 3025 authorizes the State of Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to provide funds for the Town of Anguilla to cover construction costs of a museum and visitor center. The state would be responsible for repaying these bonds using its full credit, with proceeds transferred directly to Anguilla for the specified project. The State Bond Commission would manage the bond issuance process, including determining terms and sale methods. This bill directly assists Anguilla's local government in funding community infrastructure development.
HB 4045 revises Mississippi's economic development incentives by ending the income tax exemption for data center projects after 2026 and requiring that for projects with over $2 billion in capital investment (entering fee-in-lieu agreements after July 2026), a portion of the fee must be deposited into the new Mississippi Strategic Development Fund. The bill updates definitions of qualifying projects under the Major Economic Impact Act and adjusts how nuclear facility payments are distributed to counties and municipalities. These changes primarily affect large businesses seeking tax incentives for major capital investments, with the new fund intended to support strategic economic development initiatives. The Mississippi Development Authority will manage the fund for specified purposes upon legislative appropriation.
HB 4016 appropriates $3 million in state funds to Wilkinson County for specific infrastructure work. The bill allocates $1 million for bridge construction or repairs on Pinckneyville Road and $2 million for other road improvements along the same route, covering the 2026-2027 fiscal year. This funding directly supports Wilkinson County officials in addressing road and bridge maintenance needs for residents and travelers using Pinckneyville Road.
SB 3130 allocates $800,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to the City of Ellisville for wastewater infrastructure improvements during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funding covers costs associated with upgrading or maintaining the city's wastewater systems, directly benefiting Ellisville residents and its public utilities. This is a straightforward appropriation bill with no new policy requirements or regulations; it solely provides state funding for an existing municipal infrastructure project.
SB 3286 allocates $1,000,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the City of Cleveland for the North Bayou Avenue Improvement Project during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill provides direct funding to cover project costs but does not specify the project's details or create new policy. It is a straightforward funding appropriation with no additional mechanisms or requirements beyond the monetary allocation.
HB 4004 exempts tractors, agricultural implements, equipment, and vehicles from ad valorem property tax when held by dealers as merchandise for sale (e.g., on floor plans or consignment). This applies only to items not already exempt under Section 27-51-41(2). The bill directly affects agricultural equipment dealers by removing property tax on these items while they are in inventory for sale. It does not change tax obligations for end-users or existing exemptions for other property.
HB 4021 appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to the Golden Triangle Regional Airport Authority for purchasing land adjacent to the airport. This land will enable future development with direct airport access for a future tenant, supporting airport expansion. The funds are specifically designated for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to cover the land acquisition costs. The bill is a straightforward funding measure with no policy changes beyond the land purchase.
SB 3119 reduces Mississippi's sales tax rate on groceries from 7% to 0.5% effective July 1, 2026, directly lowering costs for residents purchasing food. The bill also amends revenue distribution rules (Section 27-65-75) to ensure municipalities receive the same total sales tax revenue they would have if the grocery tax rate had not changed. This adjustment prevents local governments from losing funding due to the tax reduction. The policy change applies immediately to all grocery purchases within the state.
SB 3129 appropriates $1,500,000 from the State General Fund to the City of Petal for wastewater infrastructure improvements during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill directly affects the City of Petal by providing funding to cover costs associated with upgrading its wastewater systems. It contains no new policy provisions - only a specific financial allocation to support existing infrastructure needs. This is a routine funding measure with no broader legislative impact.
HB 1879 appropriates $100,000 from the State General Fund to the City of Rienzi to cover costs for replacing two buildings located over the city's water wells during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funding directly assists Rienzi's governing authorities with infrastructure repairs at a specific water source location. This is a straightforward financial appropriation with no new policy requirements or broader implications beyond the named project. The bill specifies the funds will be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions.
