HB655 • 2026

Scenic byways; designate certain segments of road in Chickasaw County as the "Davis Lake Road Scenic Byway".

AN ACT TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN SEGMENTS OF ROAD IN CHICKASAW COUNTY AS AN OFFICIAL MISSISSIPPI SCENIC BYWAY TO BE KNOWN AS THE "DAVIS LAKE ROAD SCENIC BYWAY"; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor: Thompson, Crosby
Last action: 2026-03-13
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

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Designate Davis Lake Road as a Scenic Byway

This bill designates certain roads in Chickasaw County as an official Mississippi scenic byway called the 'Davis Lake Road Scenic Byway'.

What This Bill Does

Names specific road segments in Chickasaw County as part of the Davis Lake Road Scenic Byway.
Specifies that these segments start at the intersection of Highway 15 and County Road 124, then follow CR 124 to CR 413, continuing through where CR 413 becomes CR 134, ending at the intersection with Highway 41.
Establishes the total length of the scenic byway as approximately 12.32 miles within Chickasaw County.

Who It Names or Affects

People who use or visit the designated roads in Chickasaw County.

Terms To Know

Scenic Byway: A road that is officially recognized for its natural beauty and scenic value.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass during the session it was introduced.
It does not specify any funding or maintenance requirements for the designated roads.

Bill History

2026-03-13 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
03/13 (S) Died On Calendar
2026-03-05 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
03/05 (S) Motion to Reconsider Entered
2026-03-05 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
03/05 (S) Passed
2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/25 (S) Title Suff Do Pass
2026-02-16 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/16 (S) Referred To Highways and Transportation
2026-02-05 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/05 (H) Transmitted To Senate
2026-02-04 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/04 (H) Passed
2026-01-21 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
01/21 (H) Title Suff Do Pass
2026-01-13 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
01/13 (H) Referred To Transportation

Official Summary Text

Scenic byways; designate certain segments of road in Chickasaw County as the "Davis Lake Road Scenic Byway".

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 655 *HR26/R1932* ~ OFFICIAL ~ G1/2
26/HR26/R1932
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To: Transportation
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representatives Thompson, Crosby

HOUSE BILL NO. 655

AN ACT TO DESIGNATE CERTAIN SEGMENTS OF ROAD IN CHICKASAW 1
COUNTY AS AN OFFICIAL MISSISSIPPI SCENIC BYWAY TO BE KNOWN AS THE 2
"DAVIS LAKE ROAD SCENIC BYWAY"; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. 3
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 4
SECTION 1. The following highways, roads or streets located 5
in the State of Mississippi are hereby designated as an official 6
Mississippi Scenic Byway to be known as the "Davis Lake Road 7
Scenic Byway" pursuant to Section 65-41-1 et seq.: 8
Beginning at the intersection of Mississippi Highway 15 and 9
County Road 124 in Chickasaw County and traveling east and 10
northeast along County Road 124 to the intersection of County Road 11
124 and County Road 413; then traveling southeast and east along 12
County Road 413 and continuing through the point at which County 13
Road 413 becomes County Road 134; then traveling southeast and 14
east along County Road 134 to the intersection of County Road 134 15
and Mississippi Highway 41 in Chickasaw County. The Davis Lake 16
Road Scenic Byway runs approximately twelve and thirty-two 17
hundredths (12.32) miles within Chickasaw County in Mississippi. 18
H. B. No. 655 *HR26/R1932* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR26/R1932
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ST: Scenic byways; designate certain segments
of road in Chickasaw County as the "Davis Lake
Road Scenic Byway".
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from 19
and after July 1, 2026. 20