HB1953 • 2026

Appropriation; Town of Vardaman for constructing playground and walking trail at the town park.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE TOWN OF VARDAMAN TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF A PLAYGROUND AND WALKING TRAIL AT THE TOWN PARK 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

The bill did not pass and was stopped in committee, so it does not have an effective date or further details on how the funds are disbursed.

Money for Vardaman Town Park

This bill would give $100,000 to the town of Vardaman to help build a playground and walking trail at their park.

What This Bill Does

Gives money from the state's general fund to the town of Vardaman.
The money is for building a playground and walking trail in the town park.
It helps pay for costs related to construction and development of these areas.

Who It Names or Affects

The Town of Vardaman
People who use the town park

Terms To Know

Appropriation: Money given for a specific purpose, like building something.
State General Fund: A big pot of money that the state uses to pay for things it needs.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass and was stopped in committee.
It only gives money for one year, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

Bill History

2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/25 (H) Died In Committee
2026-02-17 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/17 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; Town of Vardaman for constructing playground and walking trail at the town park.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 1953 *HR43/R1897* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR43/R1897
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Bailey (23rd)

HOUSE BILL NO. 1953

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES 1
OF THE TOWN OF VARDAMAN TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH 2
CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF A PLAYGROUND AND WALKING TRAIL AT 3
THE TOWN PARK 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 Town of Vardaman, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs 9
associated with construction and development of a playground and 10
walking trail at the town park for the fiscal year beginning July 11
1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027..................... $ 100,000.00 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. 1953 *HR43/R1897* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR43/R1897
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ST: Appropriation; Town of Vardaman for
constructing playground and walking trail at the
town park.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 19
and after July 1, 2026. 20