HB1973 • 2026

Appropriation; Town of Bruce for general sewage repairs.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE TOWN OF BRUCE TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH GENERAL SEWAGE REPAIRS, UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS 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 does not provide any funding as of now.

Money for Sewage Fixes in Bruce

This bill would give the town of Bruce money to fix, update, and improve its sewage system.

What This Bill Does

Gives $250,000 from the State General Fund to help the Town of Bruce pay for fixing their sewage system.
Requires the state treasurer to release this money when requested by the town's governing authorities.

Who It Names or Affects

The town of Bruce, Mississippi

Terms To Know

Appropriation: Money given by the government for a specific purpose.
Sewage repairs: Fixing problems with the system that carries away waste water from homes and businesses.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass, so it does not give any money to Bruce.
It only gives money for one year (2026-2027 fiscal year).

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 general sewage repairs.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

H. B. No. 1973 *HR26/R1756* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR26/R1756
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Bailey (23rd)

HOUSE BILL NO. 1973

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES 1
OF THE TOWN OF BRUCE TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH 2
GENERAL SEWAGE REPAIRS, UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE FISCAL 3
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 Bruce, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs 9
associated with general sewage repairs, upgrades and improvements 10
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 11
2027................................................... $250,000.00 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. 1973 *HR26/R1756* ~ OFFICIAL ~
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ST: Appropriation; Town of Bruce for general
sewage repairs.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 19
and after July 1, 2026. 20