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HB589 • 2026

Appropriation; Marshall County for completion of Marianna Road Project.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF MARSHALL COUNTY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPLETION OF THE MARIANNA ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 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 bill's aim to promote economic development is mentioned but not detailed enough to be included as a specific claim.

Money for Marshall County to Finish Marianna Road

This bill gives money to the Board of Supervisors of Marshall County to help pay for finishing the Marianna Road Improvement Project in fiscal year 2027.

What This Bill Does

  • Gives $720,241 from the State General Fund to the Board of Supervisors of Marshall County.
  • The money is to help cover costs related to completing the Marianna Road Improvement Project.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Marshall County residents who use or benefit from improved roads

Terms To Know

Appropriation
Money set aside for a specific purpose by the government.
Fiscal Year
A period of time used for budgeting and financial reporting, typically one year long.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill did not pass during its session.
  • It is unclear how much money will be available beyond fiscal year 2027.

Bill History

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

    02/25 (H) Died In Committee

  2. 2026-01-13 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System

    01/13 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; Marshall County for completion of Marianna Road Project.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 589 *HR43/R352* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR43/R352
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Faulkner

HOUSE BILL NO. 589

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF 1
MARSHALL COUNTY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2
COMPLETION OF THE MARIANNA ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR THE FISCAL 3
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
Marshall County, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs associated 9
with the completion of the Marianna Road Improvement Project to 10
assist with public traffic safety and promote economic development 11
opportunities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and 12
ending June 30, 2027.................................. $ 720,241.00 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. 589 *HR43/R352* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR43/R352
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ST: Appropriation; Marshall County for
completion of Marianna Road Project.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 20
and after July 1, 2026. 21