HB1970 • 2026

Appropriation; Town of Bruce for water shut-off replacements.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE TOWN OF BRUCE TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH WATER SHUT-OFF REPLACEMENTS 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 official source does not specify that the State General Fund is described as a 'big piggy bank'.

Water Shut-Off Replacement Funding for the Town of Bruce

This bill provides $200,000 to help the Town of Bruce pay for replacing water shut-off devices in fiscal year 2027.

What This Bill Does

Gives the Town of Bruce money from the State General Fund to replace water shut-off devices during fiscal year 2027.

Who It Names or Affects

The Town of Bruce and its residents who need new water shut-off devices.

Terms To Know

Fiscal Year: A period of one year used for budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting purposes.
General Fund: The main account where a government keeps money to pay for regular expenses and projects.

Limits and Unknowns

This bill did not pass in the session it was introduced.
It only provides funding for one fiscal 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 Bruce for water shut-off replacements.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 1970 *HR26/R1750* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Bailey (23rd)

HOUSE BILL NO. 1970

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES 1
OF THE TOWN OF BRUCE TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH 2
WATER SHUT-OFF REPLACEMENTS 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 water shut-off replacements for the fiscal year 9
beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.................. 10
.......................................................$200,000.00 11
SECTION 2. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid 12
by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund 13
not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State 14
Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his or 15
her warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, 16
officer or officers in the manner provided by law. 17
H. B. No. 1970 *HR26/R1750* ~ OFFICIAL ~
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ST: Appropriation; Town of Bruce for water
shut-off replacements.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 18
and after July 1, 2026. 19