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HB506 • 2026

Appropriation; Scenic Rivers Development Alliance for certain projects in the member counties.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE SCENIC RIVERS DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS IN THE MEMBER COUNTIES 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

The bill did not pass, so there is no information on how much of the proposed $10 million was actually appropriated.

Appropriation for Scenic Rivers Projects

This bill proposes to give $10 million from the State General Fund to the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance for projects in certain counties.

What This Bill Does

  • Proposes an appropriation of $10,000,000 from the State General Fund to the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance.
  • Uses this money for site development and facility improvements at Okhissa Lake Lodge and Conference Center in Franklin County.
  • Spends the rest on various projects related to river/lake access, erosion control, utility upgrades, trail improvements, and other facility upgrades in Franklin, Walthall, Pike, Amite, and Wilkinson Counties.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Scenic Rivers Development Alliance
  • Residents and visitors in Franklin, Walthall, Pike, Amite, and Wilkinson Counties

Terms To Know

Scenic Rivers Development Alliance
An organization that works on projects to improve scenic rivers and lakes.
State General Fund
A fund in the state budget used for various government expenses.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill did not pass, so it has no legal effect.
  • It only provides funding for one fiscal year (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027).

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System

    02/25 (H) Died In Committee

  2. 2026-01-12 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System

    01/12 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; Scenic Rivers Development Alliance for certain projects in the member counties.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 506 *HR43/R900* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR43/R900
PAGE 1 (RF\KP)

To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representatives Mims, Cockerham, Mangold

HOUSE BILL NO. 506

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE SCENIC RIVERS 1
DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS IN THE MEMBER COUNTIES 2
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027. 3
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 4
SECTION 1. The following sum, or so much of it as may be 5
necessary, is appropriated out of any money in the State General 6
Fund not otherwise appropriated, to the Scenic Rivers Development 7
Alliance to assist in paying costs associated with the projects 8
described in Section 2 of this act for the fiscal year beginning 9
July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027............. $ 10,000,000.00 10
SECTION 2. The money appropriated by Section 1 of this act 11
shall be used by the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance for the 12
following projects: 13
(a) Site development and other facility development at 14
the Okhissa Lake Lodge and Conference Center in Franklin County, 15
Mississippi; and 16
(b) Site development; acquisition of facility 17
equipment; parking repairs and improvements; road repairs and 18
H. B. No. 506 *HR43/R900* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR43/R900
PAGE 2 (RF\KP)
ST: Appropriation; Scenic Rivers Development
Alliance for certain projects in the member
counties.
improvements; building repairs and improvements; river/lake 19
access; erosion control/repairs; utility improvements; trail 20
improvements; and other facility related upgrades in Franklin, 21
Walthall, Pike, Amite and Wilkinson Counties, Mississippi. 22
SECTION 3. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid 23
by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund 24
not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State 25
Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his or 26
her warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, 27
officer or officers in the manner provided by law. 28
SECTION 4. This act shall take effect and be in force from 29
and after July 1, 2026. 30