MDOT; direct to place signage on segment of I-22 in Marshall County, MS, indicating location of the "Marshall County Fairgrounds".

Plain English Breakdown

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Signs for the Marshall County Fairgrounds

This bill directs MDOT to place signs on Interstate-22 near Exit 26 in Marshall County, Mississippi, indicating the location of and directional approach to the 'Marshall County Fairgrounds'.

What This Bill Does

• Directs MDOT to put up signs showing where the Marshall County Fairgrounds are located.
• The signs will go up on both sides of Interstate-22 as you approach Exit 26.
• Marshall County must pay for and follow MDOT's rules when putting up these signs.

Who It Names or Affects

• Drivers using Interstate-22 near Marshall County, Mississippi
• The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT)
• Marshall County

Terms To Know

Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT)

A state agency that manages roads and highways in Mississippi.

Interstate-22

A major highway that runs through several states, including Mississippi.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill did not pass during the session it was introduced.
• It is unclear if and when signs will be placed after the bill's failure.

Official Summary Text

MDOT; direct to place signage on segment of I-22 in Marshall County, MS, indicating location of the "Marshall County Fairgrounds".

Current Bill Text

H. B. No. 1360 *HR26/R1648* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2
26/HR26/R1648
PAGE 1 (DJ\KW)
ST: MDOT; direct to place signage on segment of
I-22 in Marshall County, MS, indicating location
of the "Marshall County Fairgrounds".
To: Transportation
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representatives Kinkade, Faulkner

HOUSE BILL NO. 1360

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A SIGN OR SIGNS TO BE ERECTED ON THE EAST 1
AND WEST CORRIDORS OF INTERSTATE-22 APPROACHING THE LOCATIONS OF 2
EXIT 26 OFF-RAMP ENTRANCES IN MARSHALL COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, TO 3
INDICATE THE LOCATION OF AND DIRECTIONAL APPROACH TO THE "MARSHALL 4
COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS"; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. 5
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 6
SECTION 1. (1) The Mississippi Department of Transportation 7
is directed to erect signage on the segment of Interstate-22 in 8
Marshall County, Mississippi, approaching the locations of the 9
east and west "Exit 26" off-ramp entrances indicating the location 10
of and directional approach to the "Marshall County Fairgrounds". 11
(2) The sign or signs described in subsection (1) of this 12
section are to be erected in accordance with the Mississippi 13
Department of Transportation's permitting process and must be paid 14
for by Marshall County. 15
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from 16
and after July 1, 2026. 17