HB1355 • 2026

Appropriation; Marshall County for costs of planning and engineering related to completion of the Byhalia Bridge Road Project.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO MARSHALL COUNTY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PLANNING, ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL NEEDS RELATED TO THE COMPLETION OF THE BYHALIA RAILROAD BRIDGE PROJECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

Budget

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor: Kinkade, Faulkner
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass, so there are no further details on how the funding would be distributed or used.

Money for Marshall County's Byhalia Railroad Bridge Project

This bill proposes giving Marshall County money to help cover planning and engineering costs related to completing the Byhalia Railroad Bridge project.

What This Bill Does

Proposes an appropriation of $800,000 from the state's general fund to assist Marshall County in paying for planning, engineering, and environmental needs associated with the completion of the Byhalia Railroad Bridge Project.
Describes specific components of the project including bridges over a railroad and creek, new roads, and sewer improvements.

Who It Names or Affects

Marshall County
People involved in the Byhalia Railroad Bridge Project

Terms To Know

General Fund: The main account where a state keeps money to pay for different projects and services.
Environmental needs: Requirements related to protecting the environment during construction or development.

Limits and Unknowns

This bill did not pass, so Marshall County will not receive this funding.
The exact details of how the money would be used are specified in the bill but may require further clarification for specific implementation.

Bill History

2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/25 (H) Died In Committee
2026-01-19 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
01/19 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; Marshall County for costs of planning and engineering related to completion of the Byhalia Bridge Road Project.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 1355 *HR26/R782* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR26/R782
PAGE 1 (RF\KW)

To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representatives Kinkade, Faulkner

HOUSE BILL NO. 1355

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO MARSHALL COUNTY TO ASSIST 1
IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PLANNING, ENGINEERING AND 2
ENVIRONMENTAL NEEDS RELATED TO THE COMPLETION OF THE BYHALIA 3
RAILROAD BRIDGE PROJECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027. 4
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 5
SECTION 1. The following sum, or so much of it as may be 6
necessary, is appropriated out of any money in the State General 7
Fund not otherwise appropriated, to Marshall County, Mississippi, 8
to assist in paying costs associated with planning, engineering 9
and environmental needs related to the completion of the Byhalia 10
Railroad Bridge Project as described in Section 2 of this act for 11
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 12
2027............................................. $ 800,000.00. 13
SECTION 2. The Byhalia Railroad Bridge Project consists of 14
the following: 15
(a) A bridge over the Burlington Northern Santa Fe 16
(BNSF) Railroad and Old Highway 78 with access ramps; 17
(b) A bridge over Byhalia Creek; 18
H. B. No. 1355 *HR26/R782* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR26/R782
PAGE 2 (RF\KW)
ST: Appropriation; Marshall County for costs of
planning and engineering related to completion
of the Byhalia Bridge Road Project.
(c) Approximately 1.5 miles of two-lane road from Old 19
Highway 78 to Bubba Taylor Road, along with improvements to the 20
existing Bubba Taylor Roadway running to Mississippi Highway 309 21
south of I-269 to State Aid Standards; and 22
(d) A gravity sewer line and lift station along the new 23
right-of-way to improve drainage in the area west of Byhalia Creek 24
to the Byhalia High School and Bubba Taylor Road. 25
SECTION 3. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid 26
by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund 27
not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State 28
Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue the 29
warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, officer or 30
officers in the manner provided by law. 31
SECTION 4. This act shall take effect and be in force from 32
and after July 1, 2026. 33