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HB1951 • 2026

Appropriation; Town of Vardaman for paving roads in the town.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE TOWN OF VARDAMAN TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PAVING ROADS IN THE TOWN 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
Bailey (23rd)
Last action
2026-02-25
Official status
Dead
Effective date
July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

Official bill text does not specify exact payment procedures or requirements beyond general appropriation language.

Money for Road Paving in Vardaman

This bill gives the town of Vardaman money to help pay for paving roads within its borders during fiscal year 2027.

What This Bill Does

  • Appropriates $200,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Vardaman.
  • The funds are intended to assist in paying costs associated with paving roads in Vardaman for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Town of Vardaman
  • Residents and businesses in Vardaman who use the roads

Terms To Know

Appropriation
Money set aside for a specific purpose by the government.
Fiscal Year
A period of one year used for budgeting and financial reporting, starting July 1st in Mississippi.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill did not pass during its session.
  • It is unclear how much of the $200,000 will actually be needed or spent by Vardaman.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System

    02/25 (H) Died In Committee

  2. 2026-02-17 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System

    02/17 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; Town of Vardaman for paving roads in the town.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
H. B. No. 1951 *HR43/R1893* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR43/R1893
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ST: Appropriation; Town of Vardaman for paving
roads in the town.
To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Bailey (23rd)

HOUSE BILL NO. 1951

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES 1
OF THE TOWN OF VARDAMAN TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH 2
PAVING ROADS IN THE TOWN 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 governing authorities of 7
the Town of Vardaman, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs 8
associated with paving roads in the town for the fiscal year 9
beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027...... $ 200,000.00 10
SECTION 2. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid 11
by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund 12
not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State 13
Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his or 14
her warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, 15
officer or officers in the manner provided by law. 16
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 17
and after July 1, 2026. 18