HB4021 • 2026

Appropriation; Golden Triangle Regional Airport Authority to purchase a tract of land for future development.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PURCHASING A TRACT OF LAND ADJACENT TO OR NEAR THE CURRENT PROPERTY OF THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE REGIONAL AIRPORT THAT WILL ALLOW FUTURE DEVELOPMENT WITH ADJOINING AIRPORT ACCESS FOR A FUTURE TENANT, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

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Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor: Boyd (37th), Karriem, McLean
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The exact amount and purpose of the appropriation are clearly stated in the official text.

Appropriation for Airport Land Purchase

This bill provides funding to the Golden Triangle Regional Airport Authority to help purchase land near the airport for future development.

What This Bill Does

Provides $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to assist in paying costs related to purchasing a tract of land adjacent to or near the current property of the Golden Triangle Regional Airport.
The purchased land will allow future development with adjoining airport access for a potential tenant.

Who It Names or Affects

Golden Triangle Regional Airport Authority
Potential tenants who might develop on the purchased land

Terms To Know

Appropriation: Money given by the government for a specific purpose.
Tenant: A person or company that rents space from another.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass and was stopped in committee.
It only provides funding for the fiscal year starting 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 A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; Golden Triangle Regional Airport Authority to purchase a tract of land for future development.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

H. B. No. 4021 *HR43/R2559* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representatives Boyd (37th), Karriem,
McLean

HOUSE BILL NO. 4021

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF 1
THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY TO ASSIST IN PAYING 2
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PURCHASING A TRACT OF LAND ADJACENT TO OR 3
NEAR THE CURRENT PROPERTY OF THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE REGIONAL AIRPORT 4
THAT WILL ALLOW FUTURE DEVELOPMENT WITH ADJOINING AIRPORT ACCESS 5
FOR A FUTURE TENANT, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027. 6
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 7
SECTION 1. The following sum, or so much of it as may be 8
necessary, is appropriated out of any money in the State General 9
Fund not otherwise appropriated, to the Board of Directors of the 10
Golden Triangle Regional Airport Authority to assist in paying 11
costs associated with purchasing a tract of land adjacent to or 12
near the current property of the Golden Triangle Regional Airport 13
that will allow future development with adjoining airport access 14
for a future tenant, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, 15
and ending June 30, 2027............................ $ 1,000,000.00 16
SECTION 2. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid 17
by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund 18
not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State 19
Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his or 20
H. B. No. 4021 *HR43/R2559* ~ OFFICIAL ~
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ST: Appropriation; Golden Triangle Regional
Airport Authority to purchase a tract of land
for future development.
her warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, 21
officer or officers in the manner provided by law. 22
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 23
and after July 1, 2026. 24