HB1851 • 2026

Appropriation; City of Olive Branch for costs of Lick Creek Project.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF OLIVE BRANCH TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CREATION OF THE LICK CREEK CONSERVATORY AND RECREATIONAL AREA AND DEVELOPING THE LICK CREEK GREENWAY 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, Keen
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

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Money for Lick Creek Project

This bill gives the city of Olive Branch money to help pay for creating a park and greenway along Lick Creek.

What This Bill Does

Gives $3,000,000 from the state's general fund to the City of Olive Branch.
The money is used to cover costs related to making the Lick Creek Conservatory and Recreational Area.
It also helps with building the Lick Creek Greenway.
This funding lasts for one fiscal year, starting July 1, 2026.

Who It Names or Affects

The City of Olive Branch
People who use or benefit from the Lick Creek Conservatory and Recreational Area

Terms To Know

Fiscal Year: A period used for budgeting and financial reporting, usually a year long.
General Fund: The main account where state money is kept to pay for different programs and projects.

Limits and Unknowns

This bill did not pass in the session it was introduced.
It only provides funding for one fiscal year, so more money would be needed after June 30, 2027.

Bill History

2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/25 (H) Died In Committee
2026-02-10 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/10 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; City of Olive Branch for costs of Lick Creek Project.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 1851 *HR26/R2018* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR26/R2018
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representatives Kinkade, Keen

HOUSE BILL NO. 1851

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES 1
OF THE CITY OF OLIVE BRANCH TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED 2
WITH THE CREATION OF THE LICK CREEK CONSERVATORY AND RECREATIONAL 3
AREA AND DEVELOPING THE LICK CREEK GREENWAY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 4
2027. 5
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 6
SECTION 1. The following sum, or so much of it as may be 7
necessary, is appropriated out of any money in the State General 8
Fund not otherwise appropriated, to the governing authorities of 9
the City of Olive Branch, Mississippi to assist in paying costs 10
associated with the creation of the Lick Creek Conservatory and 11
Recreational Area and developing the Lick Creek Greenway for the 12
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027...... 13
.................................................... $ 3,000,000.00 14
SECTION 2. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid 15
by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund 16
not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State 17
Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his or 18
H. B. No. 1851 *HR26/R2018* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR26/R2018
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ST: Appropriation; City of Olive Branch for
costs of Lick Creek Project.
her warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, 19
officer or officers in the manner provided by law. 20
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 21
and after July 1, 2026. 22