Mississippi2026Did Not Pass
HB4156
Marshall County Funding for the Byhalia Area Arts Council
Last scannedAug 22, 2026, 3:37 AM
In one sentence
This bill would have allowed Marshall County officials to give up to $7,500 per year to a local arts group.
What it does
- Authorizes the Board of Supervisors in Marshall County to contribute money at their discretion.
- Sets a limit of $7,500 for each fiscal year given to the Byhalia Area Arts Council.
- Applies this funding rule starting with fiscal year 2026/2027 and ending after fiscal year 2027/2028.
- Requires that the receiving group be a qualified charitable organization under section 501(c)(3).
- Gives the Board of Supervisors the choice to decide if they will make these payments.
Who it affects
- The Board of Supervisors of Marshall County, Mississippi.
- The Byhalia Area Arts Council.
Limits and unknowns
- The bill did not pass and died in committee on April 15, 2026.
- This funding authorization would only last for two fiscal years if the law had passed.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Board of Supervisors
- The group of elected officials who manage county government business.
- Fiscal Year
- A one-year period used by the government for budgeting and accounting, which may not match the calendar year.
- 501(c)(3) organization
- A type of nonprofit group that is recognized as charitable under federal tax laws.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Marshall County; authorize contributions to the Byhalia Area Arts Council.
Official activity
Bill history
- 04/15 (H) Died In Committee
- 04/15 Suspend from Deadlines by HC 64
- 03/17 (H) Referred To Local and Private Legislation