HB584 • 2026

Appropriation; City of Holly Springs to restore the gravesite of Hiram Revels.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF HOLLY SPRINGS TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESTORING THE GRAVESITE OF HIRAM REVELS 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: Faulkner
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify if the bill passed or failed, but it states that the latest action shows the bill died in committee and did not move forward.

Money for Restoring Hiram Revels' Grave

This bill gives the city of Holly Springs money to help pay for restoring the grave site of Hiram Revels.

What This Bill Does

Gives $100,000 from the state's general fund to the City of Holly Springs.
The money is to be used to restore the gravesite of Hiram Revels.
Restoration costs will cover the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.

Who It Names or Affects

City of Holly Springs
Hiram Revels' gravesite

Terms To Know

State General Fund: The main account where the state keeps money for spending on different projects and services.
Fiscal Year: A period of one year used for budgeting and financial reporting, starting July 1st and ending June 30th in Mississippi.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass during the session.
It is unclear how much money will actually be spent on restoration.

Bill History

2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/25 (H) Died In Committee
2026-01-13 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
01/13 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; City of Holly Springs to restore the gravesite of Hiram Revels.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

H. B. No. 584 *HR43/R351* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR43/R351
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Faulkner

HOUSE BILL NO. 584

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES 1
OF THE CITY OF HOLLY SPRINGS TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED 2
WITH RESTORING THE GRAVESITE OF HIRAM REVELS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 3
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 Holly Springs, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs 9
associated with restoring the gravesite of Hiram Revels for the 10
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027...... 11
..................................................... $ 100,000.00. 12
SECTION 2. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid 13
by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund 14
not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State 15
Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his or 16
her warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, 17
officer or officers in the manner provided by law. 18
H. B. No. 584 *HR43/R351* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR43/R351
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ST: Appropriation; City of Holly Springs to
restore the gravesite of Hiram Revels.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 19
and after July 1, 2026. 20