HB398 • 2026

Appropriation; Town of Learned for repairs and improvements to town infrastructure.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE TOWN OF LEARNED, MISSISSIPPI, TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MAKING REPAIRS, UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE 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: Foster
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not specify what specific parts of infrastructure will be repaired or improved.

Money for Town of Learned's Infrastructure

This bill would give the town of Learned, Mississippi $200,000 from the state’s general fund to help pay for repairs and improvements to its infrastructure during fiscal year 2027.

What This Bill Does

Appropriates $200,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Learned, Mississippi.
The money is intended to assist in paying costs associated with making repairs, upgrades, and improvements to the town's infrastructure for fiscal year 2027.

Who It Names or Affects

The Town of Learned, Mississippi
Residents of the Town of Learned who benefit from improved infrastructure

Terms To Know

Infrastructure: Basic physical and organizational structures needed for a society to function, such as roads, buildings, water supply, sewers, electrical grids, telecommunications, and public transportation.
Fiscal Year: A period of time used for budgeting and financial reporting. For this bill, it is the year starting July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass during its session.
It only provides funding for one fiscal year (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027).

Bill History

2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/25 (H) Died In Committee
2026-01-12 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
01/12 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; Town of Learned for repairs and improvements to town infrastructure.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

H. B. No. 398 *HR43/R139* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR43/R139
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Foster

HOUSE BILL NO. 398

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES 1
OF THE TOWN OF LEARNED, MISSISSIPPI, TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS 2
ASSOCIATED WITH MAKING REPAIRS, UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE 3
INFRASTRUCTURE 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 Learned, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs 9
associated with making repairs, upgrades and improvements to the 10
infrastructure of the town for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 11
2026, and ending June 30, 2027.......................$ 200,000.00 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. 398 *HR43/R139* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR43/R139
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ST: Appropriation; Town of Learned for repairs
and improvements to town infrastructure.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 19
and after July 1, 2026. 20