HB1867 • 2026

Appropriation; provide additional funds for the Economic Development and Infrastructure Fund.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ADDITIONAL MONIES FOR THE FUND 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: Roberson
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass, so there is no information about how funds would be distributed or used.

Provide More Money for the Economic Development and Infrastructure Fund

This bill proposes to add $150,000 to the Economic Development and Infrastructure Fund from the State General Fund for fiscal year 2027.

What This Bill Does

Adds $150,000 to the Economic Development and Infrastructure Fund.
The money comes from the State General Fund.

Terms To Know

Economic Development: Activities to improve the economy of a region, such as creating jobs and attracting businesses.
Infrastructure Fund: A fund that collects money for building or improving public works like roads, bridges, and utilities.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass in the session it was introduced.
It is unclear how exactly the extra funds will be used.
There are no details on who will manage the distribution of these funds.

Bill History

2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/25 (H) Died In Committee
2026-02-11 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/11 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; provide additional funds for the Economic Development and Infrastructure Fund.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 1867 *HR26/R1914* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR26/R1914
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Roberson

HOUSE BILL NO. 1867

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1
AND INFRASTRUCTURE FUND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING ADDITIONAL 2
MONIES FOR THE FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027. 3
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 4
SECTION 1. The following sum, or so much of it as may be 5
necessary, is appropriated out of any money in the State General 6
Fund not otherwise appropriated, to the Economic Development and 7
Infrastructure Fund created by Section 57-1-501, Mississippi Code 8
of 1972, for the purpose of providing additional monies for the 9
fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 10
30, 2027.............................................. $ 150,000.00 11
SECTION 2. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid 12
by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund 13
not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State 14
Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his or 15
her warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, 16
officer or officers in the manner provided by law. 17
H. B. No. 1867 *HR26/R1914* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR26/R1914
PAGE 2 (RF\KW)
ST: Appropriation; provide additional funds for
the Economic Development and Infrastructure
Fund.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 18
and after July 1, 2026. 19