HB4015 • 2026

Appropriation; MDOT for building a bypass on MS Hwy 24 around the Town of Liberty.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH BUILDING A BYPASS ON MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY 24 AROUND THE TOWN OF LIBERTY IN AMITE COUNTY 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: Cockerham
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

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Money for Building a Bypass Around Liberty

This bill gives money to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) to help build a bypass around the town of Liberty on Mississippi Highway 24.

What This Bill Does

Gives $16,300,000 from the State General Fund to MDOT for building a bypass.
The money is used only if it's needed and available in the fund.
MDOT can use this money during the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.

Who It Names or Affects

Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT)
Residents and businesses in Amite County near Liberty

Terms To Know

Fiscal Year: A period used for budgeting and financial reporting, usually a year long.
State General Fund: The main fund where the state keeps money to pay for different programs and projects.

Limits and Unknowns

This bill did not pass during its session.
It only provides funding for one fiscal year, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

Bill History

2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/25 (H) Died In Committee
2026-02-19 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/19 (H) Referred To Appropriations E;Appropriations A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; MDOT for building a bypass on MS Hwy 24 around the Town of Liberty.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

H. B. No. 4015 *HR43/R2540* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR43/R2540
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To: Appropriations E;
Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Cockerham

HOUSE BILL NO. 4015

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT 1
OF TRANSPORTATION TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH 2
BUILDING A BYPASS ON MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY 24 AROUND THE TOWN OF 3
LIBERTY IN AMITE COUNTY 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 Mississippi Department of 8
Transportation to assist in paying costs associated with building 9
a bypass on Mississippi Highway 24 around the Town of Liberty in 10
Amite County for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and 11
ending June 30, 2027................................ $16,300,000.00 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. 4015 *HR43/R2540* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR43/R2540
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ST: Appropriation; MDOT for building a bypass
on MS Hwy 24 around the Town of Liberty.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 19
and after July 1, 2026. 20