HB260 • 2026

Appropriation; Town of Goodman for street repairs and infrastructure repairs.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE TOWN OF GOODMAN TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MAKING REPAIRS TO THE STREETS AND WATER AND SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE TOWN 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: Clark
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass and therefore has no effective date.

Money for Street and Water Fixing in Goodman

This bill would give the Town of Goodman money to fix its streets and water and sewer systems.

What This Bill Does

Gives $150,000 from the State General Fund to help the town of Goodman repair its roads and infrastructure for fiscal year 2027.
Provides funds for fixing the town's water pipes and sewers.
Requires the state treasurer to pay this money when asked by the right people in the town.

Who It Names or Affects

The Town of Goodman, Mississippi
People who live or work in Goodman

Terms To Know

Appropriation: Money given by the government for a specific purpose.
Infrastructure: The basic facilities and systems serving a country, city, or area, such as roads, water supply, sewers, and electricity.

Limits and Unknowns

This bill did not pass the legislature.
It only gives money for one year (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027).

Bill History

2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/25 (H) Died In Committee
2026-01-07 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
01/07 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; Town of Goodman for street repairs and infrastructure repairs.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 260 *HR43/R404* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR43/R404
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Clark

HOUSE BILL NO. 260

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES 1
OF THE TOWN OF GOODMAN TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH 2
MAKING REPAIRS TO THE STREETS AND WATER AND SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE 3
OF THE TOWN 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 Goodman, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs 9
associated with making repairs to the streets and water and sewer 10
infrastructure of the town for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 11
2026, and ending June 30, 2027......................... $150,000.00 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. 260 *HR43/R404* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR43/R404
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ST: Appropriation; Town of Goodman for street
repairs and infrastructure repairs.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 19
and after July 1, 2026. 20