HB1886 • 2026

Appropriation; City of Itta Bena for making repairs and improvements to city roads.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF ITTA BENA TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MAKING REPAIRS, UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO AND ASPHALT RESURFACING OF CITY ROADS 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: James-Jones
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass and therefore no money was actually appropriated.

Money for City of Itta Bena Road Repairs

This bill would provide $25,000 to the city of Itta Bena to help pay for road repairs and improvements in fiscal year 2027.

What This Bill Does

Gives $25,000 from the state's money to the City of Itta Bena.
The money is for fixing and improving city roads.
Includes making roads smoother by putting new asphalt on them.

Who It Names or Affects

City of Itta Bena

Terms To Know

Appropriation: Money given by the government for a specific purpose.
Fiscal Year: A period of time used for budgeting and financial reporting, usually one year long.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass in the session.
It is unclear how much money will be left after repairs are made.
Money would have been available starting July 1, 2026, if the bill had passed.

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 making repairs and improvements to city roads.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 1886 *HR43/R1856* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative James-Jones

HOUSE BILL NO. 1886

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES 1
OF THE CITY OF ITTA BENA TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH 2
MAKING REPAIRS, UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO AND ASPHALT 3
RESURFACING OF CITY ROADS 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 making repairs, upgrades and improvements to and 10
asphalt resurfacing of city roads for the fiscal year beginning 11
July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027............................ 12
....................................................... $ 25,000.00 13
SECTION 2. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid 14
by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund 15
not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State 16
Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his or 17
her warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, 18
officer or officers in the manner provided by law. 19
H. B. No. 1886 *HR43/R1856* ~ OFFICIAL ~
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ST: Appropriation; City of Itta Bena for making
repairs and improvements to city roads.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 20
and after July 1, 2026. 21