HB652 • 2026

Appropriation; City of Farmington to upgrade and renovate Farmington City Park.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH UPGRADES AND RENOVATIONS OF FARMINGTON CITY PARK 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: Carpenter
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The candidate explanation incorrectly states the fiscal year start date. The bill specifies that it would take effect from and after July 1, 2026.

Appropriation for Farmington City Park Upgrades

This bill proposes to give $50,000 from the state's general fund to the city of Farmington to help cover costs related to upgrades and renovations at Farmington City Park in fiscal year 2027.

What This Bill Does

Proposes an appropriation of $50,000 from the State General Fund to assist the governing authorities of the City of Farmington.
The money is intended to cover costs associated with upgrades and renovations at Farmington City Park for fiscal year 2027.

Who It Names or Affects

The city of Farmington
Residents who visit Farmington City Park

Terms To Know

Fiscal Year: A period used for budgeting and financial reporting, usually a year long.
General Fund: The main fund of money that the state uses to pay for different programs and services.

Limits and Unknowns

This bill did not pass in the session it was introduced.
It is unclear what specific upgrades or renovations will be made with this funding.

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 Farmington to upgrade and renovate Farmington City Park.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 652 *HR26/R810* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/HR26/R810
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Carpenter

HOUSE BILL NO. 652

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES 1
OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED 2
WITH UPGRADES AND RENOVATIONS OF FARMINGTON CITY PARK FOR THE 3
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 Farmington, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs 9
associated with upgrades and renovations to Farmington City Park 10
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 11
2027................................................... $50,000.00. 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. 652 *HR26/R810* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR26/R810
PAGE 2 (GT\KW)
ST: Appropriation; City of Farmington to
upgrade and renovate Farmington City Park.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 19
and after July 1, 2026. 20