Sen. Joseph Thomas

Maddy summarySB 2148 appropriates $1,097,200 from the state General Fund to Humphreys County for roadway, curb, and gutter improvements in the Westgate Subdivision during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The funds are specifically designated for infrastructure work in that subdivision and must be spent by the county for these defined improvements. This procedural bill makes a direct funding allocation with no additional policy changes or broader implications. It affects Humphreys County residents living in the Westgate Subdivision through local infrastructure upgrades.

Maddy summarySB 2160 appropriates $108,160.06 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Village of Cary for fire station construction costs during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill directly funds a specific infrastructure project for Cary's local government, providing state financial assistance for a public safety facility. Funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions, with the appropriation effective July 1, 2026. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy requirements or broader regulatory changes.

Maddy summarySB 2157 appropriates $750,000 from the state General Fund to Yazoo County for road repair and resurfacing during the 2027 fiscal year (July 2026-June 2027). The bill directly affects Yazoo County by providing state funding to cover costs associated with maintaining its road infrastructure. Funds are to be paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions, as specified in the bill's payment provisions. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no additional policy changes beyond the specified appropriation.

Maddy summarySB 2145 appropriates $500,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) for the West Central Mississippi Incubator Grant Program during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill provides funding to cover the program’s operational expenses but does not create new policies or alter existing laws. It directs the State Treasurer to disburse funds via warrants upon proper requisitions, effective July 1, 2026. This is a routine funding measure for an existing program, with no specified direct beneficiaries beyond the MDA’s implementation of the grant program.

Maddy summarySB 2150 allocates $1,810,918 from the state General Fund to Humphreys County for two specific infrastructure projects: purchasing an additional pump for its existing southern pump station and constructing a new pump station. The funds cover equipment and construction costs for the fiscal year 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). This appropriation directly supports Humphreys County’s water system upgrades without changing state laws or regulations.

Maddy summarySB 2165 appropriates $1,000,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to Humphreys County for courthouse repairs, renovation, and improvements. The funds are designated for the fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) to cover associated costs. This bill directly affects Humphreys County by providing state funding for essential maintenance of its courthouse facility. It is a procedural appropriation bill with no policy changes beyond the specified funding allocation.

Maddy summarySB 2155 appropriates $6 million from the State General Fund to Yazoo County for the Lake George Bridge Replacement Project during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill directly funds the physical replacement of the bridge, covering associated construction or engineering costs. It is a straightforward funding allocation with no new regulations or policy changes. The funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions.

Maddy summarySB 2156 appropriates $126,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to Yazoo County for the purchase of two patrol cars and specific firearms for the Yazoo County Sheriff's Department. The funds are designated for use during the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027). This bill directly provides funding for law enforcement equipment without altering existing laws or creating new requirements. It is a routine fiscal appropriation, not a policy change.

Maddy summarySB 2161 appropriates $1.6 million from Mississippi's General Fund to the City of Belzoni for specific infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds directly cover: $300,000 for police department repairs, $300,000 for City Hall improvements, and $1,000,000 for road repairs, construction, and resurfacing within city limits. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes - only the transfer of state money to address existing infrastructure needs. The bill requires state payment upon proper requisitions and takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $200,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to Yazoo County for the renovation and repair of Jonestown Park during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). It directly affects Yazoo County by providing state funds to cover specific park improvement costs. The bill is procedural, solely allocating funds without creating new laws or altering policies. It requires the State Treasurer to disburse the funds upon proper requisitions.