HB791 • 2026

Appropriation; Yazoo County to begin planning, design and construction of a 4-lane highway connecting Hwy 16 from Hwy 49 to I-55.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF YAZOO COUNTY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH BEGINNING THE PLANNING, DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCTING OF A FOUR-LANE HIGHWAY THAT CONNECTS MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY 16 FROM U.S. HIGHWAY 49 TO INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 55 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: James-Jones, Clark
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide information on whether construction would begin immediately or if additional funding beyond planning and design phases is guaranteed.

Yazoo County Highway Funding

This bill provides money for Yazoo County to start planning a new four-lane highway that will connect Mississippi Highway 16 from U.S. Highway 49 to Interstate 55.

What This Bill Does

Gives $4,000,000 to the Board of Supervisors in Yazoo County for starting work on a new highway.
The money is used for planning and designing the four-lane highway that connects Highway 16 from Highway 49 to Interstate 55.
Requires the State Treasurer to pay out this money when asked by the proper officials.

Who It Names or Affects

Yazoo County Board of Supervisors
People who live or work in Yazoo County

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 how much more money will be needed after planning and design are completed.

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; Yazoo County to begin planning, design and construction of a 4-lane highway connecting Hwy 16 from Hwy 49 to I-55.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

H. B. No. 791 *HR43/R721* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representatives James-Jones, Clark

HOUSE BILL NO. 791

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF 1
YAZOO COUNTY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH BEGINNING 2
THE PLANNING, DESIGNING AND CONSTRUCTING OF A FOUR-LANE HIGHWAY 3
THAT CONNECTS MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY 16 FROM U.S. HIGHWAY 49 TO 4
INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 55 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027. 5
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 6
SECTION 1. The following sum, or so much of it as may be 7
necessary, is appropriated out of any money in the State General 8
Fund not otherwise appropriated, to the Board of Supervisors of 9
Yazoo County, Mississippi, to assist in paying costs associated 10
with beginning the planning, designing and constructing of a 11
four-lane highway that connects Mississippi Highway 16 from U.S. 12
Highway 49 to Interstate Highway 55 for the fiscal year beginning 13
July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.............. $ 4,000,000.00 14
SECTION 2. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid 15
by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund 16
not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State 17
Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his or 18
H. B. No. 791 *HR43/R721* ~ OFFICIAL ~
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ST: Appropriation; Yazoo County to begin
planning, design and construction of a 4-lane
highway connecting Hwy 16 from Hwy 49 to I-55.
her warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, 19
officer or officers in the manner provided by law. 20
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 21
and after July 1, 2026. 22