HB4071 • 2026

Appropriation; Town of Terry for new main extension of a waterline.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE TOWN OF TERRY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH A NEW MAIN EXTENSION OF THE WATER LINE FROM VOLLEY CAMPBELL ROAD SOUTH TO THE GENERATORS SHOP 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: Nelson
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass, so there are no specific details on how much money was actually appropriated or if the extension will be completed.

Money for Water Line Extension

This bill would give the Town of Terry money to help pay for a new water line extension.

What This Bill Does

The bill proposes giving $150,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Terry.
The funds are intended to assist in paying costs associated with extending the town's main water line south from Volley Campbell Road to the generators shop for fiscal year 2027.

Who It Names or Affects

The Town of Terry

Terms To Know

State General Fund: A fund that holds money the state collects and uses for different purposes.
Appropriation: Money set aside by the government to be used for a specific purpose.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass, so no funding was actually given.
It is unclear how many residents will benefit from this water line extension.

Bill History

2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/25 (H) Died In Committee
2026-02-24 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/24 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; Town of Terry for new main extension of a waterline.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 4071 *HR26/R2600* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR26/R2600
PAGE 1 (RF\KW)

To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Nelson

HOUSE BILL NO. 4071

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES 1
OF THE TOWN OF TERRY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH A 2
NEW MAIN EXTENSION OF THE WATER LINE FROM VOLLEY CAMPBELL ROAD 3
SOUTH TO THE GENERATORS SHOP 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 Terry, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs 9
associated with a new main extension of the water line from Volley 10
Campbell Road south to the generators shop for the fiscal year 11
beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027...... $ 150,000.00 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. 4071 *HR26/R2600* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR26/R2600
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ST: Appropriation; Town of Terry for new main
extension of a waterline.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 19
and after July 1, 2026. 20