HB4046 • 2026

Appropriation; Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation for improvements to its facilities.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE FANNIE LOU HAMER CANCER FOUNDATION IN RULEVILLE TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS FACILITIES 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: Anthony
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass, so there is no certainty about the exact amount or purpose of the appropriation.

Appropriation for Cancer Foundation Facility Improvements

This bill proposes an appropriation of $2 million to the Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation in Ruleville to assist with facility improvements during fiscal year 2027.

What This Bill Does

Proposes an appropriation of money to the Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation.
The money is intended for paying costs associated with making improvements to its facilities.
It specifies that this funding is for the fiscal year from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.

Who It Names or Affects

The Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation in Ruleville, Mississippi

Terms To Know

Appropriation: Money set aside by a government to be spent on specific projects or services.
Fiscal Year: A period of one year used for budgeting and financial reporting.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass, so the appropriation was never made.
It is unclear what specific improvements will be funded by this proposed appropriation.

Bill History

2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/25 (H) Died In Committee
2026-02-23 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/23 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation for improvements to its facilities.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 4046 *HR26/R2593* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR26/R2593
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Anthony

HOUSE BILL NO. 4046

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE FANNIE LOU HAMER CANCER 1
FOUNDATION IN RULEVILLE TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH 2
MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS FACILITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027. 3
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 4
SECTION 1. The following sum, or so much of it as may be 5
necessary, is appropriated out of any money in the State General 6
Fund not otherwise appropriated, to the Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer 7
Foundation in Ruleville, Mississippi, which operates a center for 8
providing education regarding the prevention and protection from 9
cancer, to assist in paying costs associated with making 10
improvements to its facilities for the fiscal year beginning July 11
1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027................... $ 2,000,000.00 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. 4046 *HR26/R2593* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR26/R2593
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ST: Appropriation; Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer
Foundation for improvements to its facilities.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 19
and after July 1, 2026. 20