HB505 • 2026

Appropration; Pike County for making repairs and improvements to the McComb Public Library.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF PIKE COUNTY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPAIR AND RENOVATION OF AND UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MCCOMB PUBLIC LIBRARY IN THE CITY OF MCCOMB 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: Mims, Cockerham, Mangold
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

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Money for McComb Library Fixes

This bill gives Pike County money to fix and improve the McComb Public Library.

What This Bill Does

Gives $500,000 from the State General Fund to help pay for repairs at the McComb Public Library.
Allows the Board of Supervisors in Pike County to use this money to repair and upgrade the library.
Requires the State Treasurer to give the money to Pike County when asked by the right people.

Who It Names or Affects

The Board of Supervisors of Pike County
People who work at or visit the McComb Public Library

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 and was stopped by the committee.
It only gives money for repairs and improvements during fiscal year 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

Appropration; Pike County for making repairs and improvements to the McComb Public Library.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 505 *HR43/R902* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representatives Mims, Cockerham, Mangold

HOUSE BILL NO. 505

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF 1
PIKE COUNTY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REPAIR 2
AND RENOVATION OF AND UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MCCOMB 3
PUBLIC LIBRARY IN THE CITY OF MCCOMB 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
Pike County, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs associated 9
with the repair and renovation of and upgrades and improvements to 10
the McComb Public Library in the City of McComb for the fiscal 11
year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027............. 12
...................................................... $ 500,000.00 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. 505 *HR43/R902* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR43/R902
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ST: Appropration; Pike County for making
repairs and improvements to the McComb Public
Library.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 20
and after July 1, 2026. 21