HB775 • 2026

Appropriation; Bolivar County for making improvements at Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF BOLIVAR COUNTY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION, FURNISHING, EQUIPPING, EXPANSION, REPAIR AND RENOVATION OF AND UPGRADES, IMPROVEMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO BUILDINGS, FACILITIES, PROPERTY, ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE AT AND NEAR RICHARD M. COLEMAN, SR. RECREATIONAL PARK IN THE COUNTY 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: Sanders
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The exact amount of funding and specific details about the improvements are not specified in the official source material beyond mentioning $1,000,000.00.

Appropriation for Park Improvements

This bill gives Bolivar County money to improve Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park.

What This Bill Does

Gives the Board of Supervisors in Bolivar County $1 million from the State General Fund.
The money is for making improvements at and near Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park.
Improvements include construction, furnishing, equipping, expansion, repair, renovation, upgrades, additions to buildings, facilities, property, roads, and infrastructure.

Who It Names or Affects

Bolivar County Board of Supervisors
Residents who use Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park

Terms To Know

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

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass in the session it was introduced.
It is unclear what specific improvements will be made with the money.

Bill History

2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/25 (H) Died In Committee
2026-01-16 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
01/16 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; Bolivar County for making improvements at Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

H. B. No. 775 *HR43/R524* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Sanders

HOUSE BILL NO. 775

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF 1
BOLIVAR COUNTY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2
CONSTRUCTION, FURNISHING, EQUIPPING, EXPANSION, REPAIR AND 3
RENOVATION OF AND UPGRADES, IMPROVEMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO 4
BUILDINGS, FACILITIES, PROPERTY, ROADS AND INFRASTRUCTURE AT AND 5
NEAR RICHARD M. COLEMAN, SR. RECREATIONAL PARK IN THE COUNTY FOR 6
THE FISCAL YEAR 2027. 7
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 8
SECTION 1. The following sum, or so much of it as may be 9
necessary, is appropriated out of any money in the State General 10
Fund not otherwise appropriated, to the Board of Supervisors of 11
Bolivar County, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs associated 12
with the construction, furnishing, equipping, expansion, repair 13
and renovation of and upgrades, improvements and additions to 14
buildings, facilities, property, roads and infrastructure at and 15
near Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park in the county for 16
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027 17
..................................................... $1,000,000.00 18
SECTION 2. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid 19
by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund 20
H. B. No. 775 *HR43/R524* ~ OFFICIAL ~
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ST: Appropriation; Bolivar County for making
improvements at Richard M. Coleman, Sr.
Recreational Park.
not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State 21
Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his or 22
her warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, 23
officer or officers in the manner provided by law. 24
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 25
and after July 1, 2026. 26