HB1873 • 2026

Appropriation; City of Itta Bena for acquisition of heavy equipment.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF ITTA BENA TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACQUISITION OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING ONE BACKHOE AND ONE BUCKET TRUCK, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

Budget Labor

Did Not Pass

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass and was stopped in committee.

Money for Heavy Equipment for Itta Bena

This bill gives the city of Itta Bena money to buy a backhoe and a bucket truck.

What This Bill Does

Gives $200,000 from the State General Fund to the City of Itta Bena.
The money is for buying heavy equipment like a backhoe and a bucket truck.
This helps cover costs for getting new equipment in the fiscal year 2027.

Who It Names or Affects

City of Itta Bena
State General Fund

Terms To Know

Backhoe: A piece of heavy equipment used for digging and moving dirt or other materials.
Bucket Truck: A truck with a long arm that can lift workers to high places, often used by electricians or window cleaners.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass and was stopped in committee.
It is unclear how much of the $200,000 will actually be needed for the equipment purchase.

Bill History

2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/25 (H) Died In Committee
2026-02-12 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/12 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; City of Itta Bena for acquisition of heavy equipment.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 1873 *HR43/R1858* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative James-Jones

HOUSE BILL NO. 1873

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES 1
OF THE CITY OF ITTA BENA TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH 2
THE ACQUISITION OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING ONE BACKHOE AND ONE 3
BUCKET TRUCK, 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 the governing authorities of 8
the City of Itta Bena, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs 9
associated with the acquisition of heavy equipment, including one 10
(1) backhoe and one (1) bucket truck, for the fiscal year 11
beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027...... $ 200,000.00 12
SECTION 2. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid 13
by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund 14
not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State 15
Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his or 16
her warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, 17
officer or officers in the manner provided by law. 18
H. B. No. 1873 *HR43/R1858* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR43/R1858
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ST: Appropriation; City of Itta Bena for
acquisition of heavy equipment.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 19
and after July 1, 2026. 20