Mississippi Bills

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3035: Bonds; authorize issuance for improvements to the David L. Whitney (HPER) Arena Complex and Wellness Center at Alcorn State University.

SB 3035 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to fund repairs, renovations, expansions, and upgrades to the David L. Whitney (HPER) Arena Complex and Wellness Center at Alcorn State University. The bonds, backed by the full credit of the State of Mississippi, will be sold to raise funds specifically for these campus facility improvements. The proceeds will be managed through a dedicated special fund and directly benefit Alcorn State University students, staff, and athletic programs by modernizing their primary sports and wellness facilities. This bill is a funding mechanism, not a policy change, and does not affect other institutions or programs.

Topics ✓ Education

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 2987: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Town of Metcalfe for water and sewer system improvements.

SB 2987 appropriates $500,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Town of Metcalfe for water and sewer system improvements during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds will directly cover the town’s costs for upgrading its water and sewer infrastructure. 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 new policy requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1990: Appropriation; Calhoun County for cost of truck bed for truck of county volunteer fire department.

HB 1990 appropriates $15,000 from the State General Fund to Calhoun County's Board of Supervisors. The funds are specifically for the Calhoun County Volunteer Fire Department to purchase a new truck bed and related equipment for one of their department trucks. This appropriation covers costs for the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill directly provides financial support for equipment upgrades to the county's volunteer fire department.

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 2966: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Georgetown, Mississippi, for repair and construction of infrastructure.

SB 2966 appropriates $350,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Town of Georgetown for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds are specifically designated for repairing sidewalks, constructing walking trails, and addressing general infrastructure needs within Georgetown. This bill directly affects Georgetown's local infrastructure projects and requires state funds to be disbursed via standard state fiscal procedures.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1833: Bonds; authorize issuance to assist the City of Itta Bena repair and renoavations of municipal facilities.

HB 1833 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds for the City of Itta Bena to repair, renovate, and upgrade specific municipal facilities, including its library, police department, public works building, and L.T. Brazill Center. The bond proceeds would be deposited into a special fund managed by the State Bond Commission and disbursed exclusively for these named projects. The state pledges its full faith and credit to repay the bonds, with any shortfall covered by state treasury funds if needed. This bill directly affects Itta Bena’s municipal infrastructure by providing dedicated state funding for facility improvements.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 2988: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Washington County for street repairs in Supervisor District 1.

SB 2988 appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to Washington County for street repairs, resurfacing, and improvements in Supervisor District 1 during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds directly support Washington County’s local infrastructure projects in a specific geographic area. The bill authorizes the State Treasurer to disburse the funds upon proper requisitions and takes effect July 1, 2026. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no additional policy provisions.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1956: Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Calhoun County with purchasing a new ladder truck for Calhoun County Volunteer Fire Department.

HB 1956 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to help Calhoun County pay for a new ladder truck for its volunteer fire department. The bill creates a special fund to receive bond proceeds, which will be transferred to Calhoun County specifically for purchasing the ladder truck. This provides a direct funding mechanism for the fire department's equipment needs without requiring new county taxes. The bonds would be repaid through state funds if needed, using the state's full credit.

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1953: Appropriation; Town of Vardaman for constructing playground and walking trail at the town park.

HB 1953 appropriates $100,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Vardaman, Mississippi, to cover costs for constructing a playground and walking trail at its town park during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds will be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisition by Vardaman's governing authorities. This bill directly affects the Town of Vardaman by providing state funding for a specific local park improvement project.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3251: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Inverness for purchase of emergency power generation equipment.

SB 3251 allocates $200,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to the Town of Inverness for purchasing emergency power generation equipment. The funds are specifically designated for the fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) to cover the costs of this equipment. This is a straightforward funding appropriation with no policy changes or broader implications, directly benefiting Inverness for emergency preparedness.

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 4017: Appropriation; Town of Centreville for purchasing a fire truck.

HB 4017 appropriates $500,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Centreville for purchasing a fire truck during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds will be paid to Centreville’s governing authorities upon state warrant, as specified in Sections 13-18 of the bill. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes, directly benefiting Centreville’s fire department by covering a portion of the fire truck purchase cost. The bill requires no new rules or regulations, solely providing state financial assistance for a local equipment purchase.

died · Mississippi · Senate Feb 25, 2026

SB 3170: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Smith County for countywide infrastructure improvements.

SB 3170 appropriates $1,000,000 from Mississippi’s State General Fund to Smith County for countywide infrastructure improvements during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds are intended to cover costs related to infrastructure projects across Smith County, with no specific projects or requirements detailed in the bill. Smith County government will receive the funds directly through state payment mechanisms, as outlined in the bill’s funding and disbursement provisions. This is a one-time appropriations bill with no new policy requirements or broader legislative changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

died · Mississippi · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1841: Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Hinds County with acquisition, demolition and removal of blighted properties.

HB 1841 authorizes Mississippi to issue state general obligation bonds to provide funds for the City of Jackson to acquire, remove, and demolish blighted properties in Hinds County. The bonds, backed by Mississippi's full financial commitment, would be sold through the State Bond Commission, with proceeds deposited into a special fund exclusively for Jackson's blight remediation costs. This bill directly affects the City of Jackson by providing financial assistance for urban renewal efforts targeting deteriorated properties, while the state taxpayer bears ultimate responsibility for bond repayment if city funds are insufficient. The legislation specifies no new taxes or fees, relying solely on state bond issuance to support local property cleanup.

Topics ✓ Housing

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