HB1995 • 2026

Appropriation; Monroe County for Egypt Road Improvement Project.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MONROE COUNTY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EGYPT ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 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: Crosby
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 or how much money will be allocated for Egypt Road improvements.

Appropriation for Egypt Road Improvement

This bill proposes to give Monroe County money from the State General Fund to help pay for costs related to improving Egypt Road.

What This Bill Does

Gives $4 million from the State General Fund to Monroe County's Board of Supervisors.
The money is for paying costs associated with the Egypt Road Improvement Project, including roadway reconstruction, drainage improvements and safety enhancements.
Money will be paid out by the State Treasurer when asked for by the right people.

Who It Names or Affects

Monroe County's Board of Supervisors
People who use Egypt Road

Terms To Know

Appropriation: Money given to a government agency or project by the legislature.
Fiscal Year: A period of time used for budgeting and financial reporting, usually one year long.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass in the session it was introduced.
It is unclear how much money will actually be spent on Egypt Road improvements.

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; Monroe County for Egypt Road Improvement Project.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

H. B. No. 1995 *HR43/R2057* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR43/R2057
PAGE 1 (ELS\KP)

To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Crosby

HOUSE BILL NO. 1995

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF 1
MONROE COUNTY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EGYPT 2
ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 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 Board of Supervisors of 7
Monroe County, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs associated 8
with the Egypt Road Improvement Project, including roadway 9
reconstruction, drainage improvements and safety enhancements, for 10
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.. 11
.....................................................$4,000,000.00 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. 1995 *HR43/R2057* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR43/R2057
PAGE 2 (ELS\KP)
ST: Appropriation; Monroe County for Egypt Road
Improvement Project.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 19
and after July 1, 2026. 20