HB468 • 2026

Appropriation; City of Verona for equipment for police department and making street improvements.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF VERONA TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND MAKING STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY 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: Thompson
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass, so it does not specify exact procedures for disbursement.

Money for City of Verona's Police Equipment and Street Repairs

This bill gives the city of Verona money to buy police equipment and fix streets in fiscal year 2027.

What This Bill Does

Gives $300,000 from the state’s general fund to help pay for new police equipment.
Provides funds to improve roads and streets within the city limits of Verona.

Who It Names or Affects

The City of Verona, Mississippi
The state’s general fund

Terms To Know

Appropriation: Money given by the government for a specific purpose.
Fiscal Year: A period of one year used for budgeting and financial reporting, starting July 1st in Mississippi.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass during the session.
It is unclear how much money will be left after paying for police equipment and street improvements.

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 Verona for equipment for police department and making street improvements.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 468 *HR43/R279* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Thompson

HOUSE BILL NO. 468

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES 1
OF THE CITY OF VERONA TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH 2
THE ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND MAKING 3
STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY 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 Verona, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs 9
associated with the acquisition of equipment for the police 10
department and making street improvements in the city for the 11
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027 12
..................................................... $ 300,000.00. 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. 468 *HR43/R279* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR43/R279
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ST: Appropriation; City of Verona for equipment
for police department and making street
improvements.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 20
and after July 1, 2026. 21