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HB4156 • 2026

Marshall County; authorize contributions to the Byhalia Area Arts Council.

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MARSHALL COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TO THE BYHALIA AREA ARTS COUNCIL; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Did Not Pass

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

Sponsor
Faulkner, Kinkade
Last action
2026-04-15
Official status
Dead
Effective date
Passage

Plain English Breakdown

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Marshall County Can Give Money to Byhalia Area Arts Council

This bill allows the Marshall County Board of Supervisors to contribute up to $7,500 each fiscal year from 2026/2027 to 2027/2028 to the Byhalia Area Arts Council.

What This Bill Does

  • Allows the Marshall County Board of Supervisors to give money to the Byhalia Area Arts Council.
  • Limits the total amount given each fiscal year to $7,500.
  • Sets a time limit for giving money from fiscal years 2026/2027 to 2027/2028.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Marshall County Board of Supervisors
  • The Byhalia Area Arts Council

Terms To Know

Board of Supervisors
A group that makes decisions for a county.
Fiscal Year
A period used for budgeting and financial reporting, usually from July 1 to June 30 in Mississippi.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill only allows contributions during specific fiscal years.
  • It does not specify how the money will be used by the Byhalia Area Arts Council.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-15 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System

    04/15 (H) Died In Committee

  2. 2026-04-15 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System

    04/15 Suspend from Deadlines by HC 64

  3. 2026-03-17 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System

    03/17 (H) Referred To Local and Private Legislation

Official Summary Text

Marshall County; authorize contributions to the Byhalia Area Arts Council.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
H. B. No. 4156 *HR26/R2726* ~ OFFICIAL ~ L2/3
26/HR26/R2726
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ST: Marshall County; authorize contributions to
the Byhalia Area Arts Council.
To: Local and Private
Legislation
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representatives Faulkner, Kinkade

HOUSE BILL NO. 4156

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MARSHALL 1
COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TO THE BYHALIA AREA ARTS 2
COUNCIL; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. 3
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 4
SECTION 1. The Board of Supervisors of Marshall County, 5
Mississippi, is authorized and empowered, in its discretion, to 6
contribute an amount not to exceed Seven Thousand Five Hundred 7
Dollars ($7,500.00) each fiscal year beginning in fiscal year 8
2026/2027 and ending no later than the end of fiscal year 9
2027/2028, to the Byhalia Area Arts Council, a qualified 10
charitable 501(c)(3) organization. 11
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from 12
and after its passage. 13