HB458 • 2026

Appropriation; City of Byram for repairing roads in certain subdivisions.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF BYRAM TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH REPAIRING ROADS IN THE SUBDIVISIONS OF BYRAM ESTATES, BRENNAN RIDGE, BYRAMDALE ESTATES AND BARRINGTON 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: Nelson
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass and therefore does not take effect.

Money for Road Repairs in Byram

This bill would give the city of Byram money to fix roads in specific neighborhoods during the year starting July 1, 2026.

What This Bill Does

Appropriates $750,000 from the state's general fund to help pay for road repairs in certain areas of Byram.
The money is meant to cover costs related to fixing roads in Byram Estates, Brennan Ridge, Byramdale Estates, and Barrington.
Requires the State Treasurer to give this money to the city based on a request from the proper officials.

Who It Names or Affects

City of Byram
Residents living in Byram Estates, Brennan Ridge, Byramdale Estates, and Barrington

Terms To Know

State General Fund: A fund that holds money the state collects from taxes and other sources.
Appropriation: Money set aside for a specific purpose, like road repairs in this case.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass during its session.
It only provides funding for one fiscal year (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027).

Bill History

2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/25 (H) Died In Committee
2026-01-12 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
01/12 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; City of Byram for repairing roads in certain subdivisions.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 458 *HR31/R228* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR31/R228
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Nelson

HOUSE BILL NO. 458

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES 1
OF THE CITY OF BYRAM TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH 2
REPAIRING ROADS IN THE SUBDIVISIONS OF BYRAM ESTATES, BRENNAN 3
RIDGE, BYRAMDALE ESTATES AND BARRINGTON 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 City of Byram, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs 9
associated with repairing roads in the subdivisions of Byram 10
Estates, Brennan Ridge, Byramdale Estates and Barrington for the 11
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027...... 12
...................................................... $ 750,000.00 13
SECTION 2. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid 14
by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund 15
not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State 16
Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his or 17
her warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, 18
officer or officers in the manner provided by law. 19
H. B. No. 458 *HR31/R228* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR31/R228
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ST: Appropriation; City of Byram for repairing
roads in certain subdivisions.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 20
and after July 1, 2026. 21