HB657 • 2026

Appropriation; City of Iuka for paving and making improvements to city roads.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF THE CITY OF IUKA TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PAVING AND MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ROADS IN THE CITY 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 exact details about how the money will be disbursed are not provided in the summary text.

Money for Road Work in Iuka

This bill would give the city of Iuka money to fix and improve its roads.

What This Bill Does

Appropriates $500,000 from the state's general fund to help pay for road repairs and improvements in Iuka for fiscal year 2027.

Who It Names or Affects

The City of Iuka
State government agencies that manage funds

Terms To Know

Appropriation: Money given by the state to a city or organization for specific purposes.
Fiscal Year: A period of one year used for budgeting and financial reporting, starting July 1st in Mississippi.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass during the session.
It is unclear if or when similar funding will be provided after June 30, 2027.

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 Iuka for paving and making improvements to city roads.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

H. B. No. 657 *HR31/R811* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Carpenter

HOUSE BILL NO. 657

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES 1
OF THE CITY OF IUKA TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH 2
PAVING AND MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ROADS IN THE CITY 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 Iuka, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs 9
associated with paving and making improvements to the roads in the 10
city for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 11
30, 2027.............................................. $ 500,000.00 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. 657 *HR31/R811* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/HR31/R811
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ST: Appropriation; City of Iuka for paving and
making improvements to city roads.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 19
and after July 1, 2026. 20