HB4077 • 2026

Appropriation; Hinds County for expanding broadband Internet access in the north and western parts of the county.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF HINDS COUNTY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EXPANDING BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS TO RESIDENTS OF THE NORTH AND WESTERN PART OF THE 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: Brown
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass and therefore the actions described would not have occurred.

Hinds County Broadband Expansion Funding

This bill would have provided $500,000 to Hinds County's Board of Supervisors from the State General Fund to help pay for expanding broadband internet access in the northern and western parts of the county during fiscal year 2027.

What This Bill Does

Would have appropriated $500,000 from the State General Fund to Hinds County's Board of Supervisors.
The money was intended to assist with costs related to expanding broadband internet access in specific areas of the county.
This funding would have been available during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027).
The State Treasurer would have released this money upon receiving proper requisitions from Hinds County.

Who It Names or Affects

Hinds County's Board of Supervisors
Residents in the northern and western parts of Hinds County

Terms To Know

Broadband Internet Access: High-speed internet service that allows for faster data transfer than traditional dial-up or slower connections.
Fiscal Year: A period of one year used for budgeting and financial reporting purposes, often starting on July 1st in many U.S. states.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass during the session it was introduced.
It is unclear how much of the $500,000 would have been used or if all of it would have been needed for broadband expansion.

Bill History

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

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; Hinds County for expanding broadband Internet access in the north and western parts of the county.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 4077 *HR26/R1122.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR26/R1122.1
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Brown

HOUSE BILL NO. 4077

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF 1
HINDS COUNTY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EXPANDING 2
BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS TO RESIDENTS OF THE NORTH AND WESTERN 3
PART OF THE 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 Board of Supervisors of 8
Hinds County, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs associated 9
with expanding broadband Internet access to residents of the north 10
and western parts of the county for the fiscal year beginning July 11
1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027..................... $ 500,000.00 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. 4077 *HR26/R1122.1* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR26/R1122.1
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ST: Appropriation; Hinds County for expanding
broadband Internet access in the north and
western parts of the county.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 19
and after July 1, 2026. 20