HB4008 • 2026

Appropriation; Rankin County for construction of the bridge over the Meridian Speedway.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF RANKIN COUNTY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GRADE SEPARATION/BRIDGE OVER THE MERIDIAN SPEEDWAY RAILROAD 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: Yancey, Hurst, Newman, Powell, Shanks, Varner, Wallace
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass and therefore no funds were actually appropriated.

Rankin County Bridge Funding

This bill would provide $10 million to the Board of Supervisors of Rankin County for construction costs related to a grade separation/bridge over the Meridian Speedway railroad.

What This Bill Does

Appropriates $10,000,000 from the State General Fund to the Board of Supervisors of Rankin County.
The funds are intended to assist in paying construction costs for a grade separation/bridge on Highway 18 over the Meridian Speedway railroad.

Who It Names or Affects

Board of Supervisors of Rankin County
Residents and businesses potentially impacted by improved transportation infrastructure

Terms To Know

Grade Separation: A method to separate road traffic and rail traffic by building one over the other, reducing accidents and improving flow.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass during its session.
It is unclear how much of the $10 million was actually used or if it will be available in future years.

Bill History

2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/25 (H) Died In Committee
2026-02-18 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/18 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; Rankin County for construction of the bridge over the Meridian Speedway.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 4008 *HR26/R1737* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR26/R1737
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representatives Yancey, Hurst, Newman,
Powell, Shanks, Varner, Wallace

HOUSE BILL NO. 4008

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF 1
RANKIN COUNTY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2
CONSTRUCTION OF THE GRADE SEPARATION/BRIDGE OVER THE MERIDIAN 3
SPEEDWAY RAILROAD 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 Board of Supervisors of 8
Rankin County, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs associated 9
with the construction of a grade separation/bridge on Highway 18 10
over the Meridian Speedway railroad for the fiscal year beginning 11
July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.............. $10,000,000.00 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. 4008 *HR26/R1737* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR26/R1737
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ST: Appropriation; Rankin County for
construction of the bridge over the Meridian
Speedway.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 19
and after July 1, 2026. 20