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HB1967 • 2026

Appropriation; Town of Bruce for renovations to town square.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE TOWN OF BRUCE TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RENOVATIONS TO THE TOWN SQUARE 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, so it is uncertain if the funds will actually be appropriated.

Money for Bruce Town Square Renovations

This bill would give the town of Bruce money to help pay for renovating their town square in fiscal year 2027.

What This Bill Does

  • Appropriates $125,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Bruce.
  • The funds are intended to cover costs associated with renovations to the town square.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Town of Bruce

Terms To Know

State General Fund
A fund that holds money for the state to spend on various projects and services.
Fiscal Year
A period of time used for budgeting, usually a year from July 1st to June 30th.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill did not pass in the session.
  • It is unclear if there will be future attempts to fund these renovations.
  • Specific details about replacing the sprinkler system and making lot improvements are mentioned but not confirmed by official source material.

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 Bruce for renovations to town square.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
H. B. No. 1967 *HR26/R1748* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR26/R1748
PAGE 1 (ELS\KW)

To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Bailey (23rd)

HOUSE BILL NO. 1967

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES 1
OF THE TOWN OF BRUCE TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH 2
RENOVATIONS TO THE TOWN SQUARE 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 Bruce, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs 8
associated with renovations to the town square, including 9
replacing the sprinkler system and making lot improvements, for 10
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.. 11
.......................................................$125,000.00 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. 1967 *HR26/R1748* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR26/R1748
PAGE 2 (ELS\KW)
ST: Appropriation; Town of Bruce for
renovations to town square.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 19
and after July 1, 2026. 20