HB1874 • 2026

Appropriation; City of Itta Bena for utility system and metering upgrades.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF ITTA BENA TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH UTILITY SYSTEM AND METERING UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

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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, so there is no certainty regarding its implementation or impact.

Money for Itta Bena's Utility Upgrades

This bill would give the city of Itta Bena money to help pay for improvements and upgrades to their utility system and metering equipment.

What This Bill Does

Appropriates $1,500,000 from the State General Fund to assist the City of Itta Bena in paying costs associated with utility system and metering upgrades and improvements for fiscal year 2027.

Who It Names or Affects

The City of Itta Bena

Terms To Know

Fiscal Year: A period used for budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting. For this bill, it starts on July 1, 2026, and ends on June 30, 2027.
State General Fund: The main fund of the state where most tax revenues are collected and from which money is spent for various purposes.

Limits and Unknowns

This bill did not pass, so Itta Bena will not receive this funding.
It's unclear how much of the $1,500,000 would actually be used or if it covers all costs associated with upgrades and improvements.

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 utility system and metering upgrades.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 1874 *HR43/R1852* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR43/R1852
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative James-Jones

HOUSE BILL NO. 1874

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES 1
OF THE CITY OF ITTA BENA TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH 2
UTILITY SYSTEM AND METERING UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE 3
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 utility system and metering upgrades and 10
improvements for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and 11
ending June 30, 2027................................ $ 1,500,000.00 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. 1874 *HR43/R1852* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR43/R1852
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ST: Appropriation; City of Itta Bena for
utility system and metering upgrades.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 19
and after July 1, 2026. 20