Sen. Joseph Thomas

Maddy summarySB 2146 appropriates $3 million from Mississippi's General Fund to Sharkey County for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds must cover specific infrastructure costs: emergency management improvements, housing/health/transportation infrastructure, Sharkey County Industrial Park development, and workforce initiatives. The bill directs the State Treasurer to disburse the funds upon proper requisitions. It directly affects Sharkey County by providing dedicated state funding for these localized projects, with no additional policy changes or eligibility criteria specified.

Maddy summarySB 2167 appropriates $1.4 million from Mississippi's Capital Expense Fund to the City of Rolling Fork for water system improvements during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill directly funds the city's infrastructure upgrades, covering costs for enhancing its water system. It is a straightforward funding allocation with no additional policy provisions or requirements.

Maddy summarySB 2162 appropriates $550,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to Madison County for the West Madison Utility District. The funds are specifically designated to cover repair and replacement costs for the district's water lines during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). This is a direct funding allocation for infrastructure maintenance, not a new policy. The bill directs the State Treasurer to disburse the funds upon proper requisitions, with the appropriation taking effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 2164 appropriates $1,400,000 from Mississippi's General Fund to Dream Innovations, Inc. for FY2027. The funds cover matching grant expenses related to "Dream WORC," specifically for purchasing equipment/transportation, renovating facilities, upgrading electrical/network systems, and training/hiring staff. This is a direct funding allocation with no new policy provisions, solely to support a grant-matching program administered by the recipient organization.

Maddy summarySB 2144 appropriates $3 million from Mississippi's State General Fund to the Town of Rolling Fork for infrastructure projects during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The funds cover specific improvements to emergency management services (including 911 systems), roads, stormwater, and sewage infrastructure, as well as construction of public facilities like a police station. This direct funding supports the town's local infrastructure needs without creating new state regulations or altering existing laws.

Maddy summarySB 2151 appropriates $3 million from Mississippi's General Fund to Yazoo County for Dream Innovations, Incorporated's programs during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). The funds are allocated specifically: $2 million covers operational costs like staff training, equipment, and transportation, while $1 million is for renovating a facility to serve as a dormitory and learning center. This bill directly supports Yazoo County's partnership with Dream Innovations, a nonprofit providing community programs. The appropriation is a one-time funding measure with no new policy requirements.

Maddy summarySB 2152 appropriates $400,000 from Mississippi's Capital Expense Fund to the Midway Community Water Association for water system repairs, upgrades, and improvements during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027). This funding directly supports the Midway Community Water Association in maintaining and enhancing its infrastructure, with payments to be made by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions.

Maddy summarySB 2159 appropriates $1,000,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the City of Canton for redeveloping public housing units during the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill directly funds the city's public housing redevelopment project by covering associated costs, such as construction or renovation expenses. Funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon written requests from the city, following standard state financial procedures. This appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2026, and is limited to the specified fiscal year.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $2,879,155 from Mississippi's Capital Expense Fund to the Village of Eden in Yazoo County for water and sewer system improvements during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). It directly affects the Village of Eden by providing state funding to cover costs for upgrading its water and sewer infrastructure. The bill is a straightforward funding allocation with no new policy provisions or eligibility requirements.

Maddy summarySB 2143 appropriates $550,000 from the State General Fund to Yazoo County for port infrastructure improvements during Mississippi's fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funds will cover costs associated with upgrading port facilities, directly benefiting Yazoo County's port operations and local economic activity. The bill specifies that payments will be made by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions, effective July 1, 2026.