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HB802 • 2026

Appropriation; Humphreys County for cost share needs associated with recovery projects following 2023 tornado.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDING TO ASSIST IN COST SHARE NEEDS FOR CERTAIN RECOVERY PROJECTS FOLLOWING THE 2023 TORNADO FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027.

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Did Not Pass

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

Sponsor
James-Jones
Last action
2026-02-25
Official status
Dead
Effective date
July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass, so there is uncertainty about its implementation.

Funding for Humphreys County Tornado Recovery

This bill provides funding to help the Board of Supervisors of Humphreys County with recovery efforts following a tornado in 2023.

What This Bill Does

  • Provides $10,600,000 for recovery projects in Humphreys County.
  • Aids in cost-sharing needs for debris removal and road repairs.
  • Supports the replacement of county equipment and construction of new facilities like a barn and fire station.
  • Funds restoration of housing and emergency 911 upgrades.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Board of Supervisors of Humphreys County

Terms To Know

Cost Share Needs
The portion of project costs that must be covered by local funds or other sources, as required by federal or state regulations.
EF4 Tornado
A tornado with wind speeds between 166 and 200 miles per hour, causing severe damage.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill did not pass in the session.
  • It only covers fiscal year 2027 starting July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System

    02/25 (H) Died In Committee

  2. 2026-01-16 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System

    01/16 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

Official Summary Text

Appropriation; Humphreys County for cost share needs associated with recovery projects following 2023 tornado.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 802 *HR43/R713* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative James-Jones

HOUSE BILL NO. 802

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF 1
HUMPHREYS COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING FUNDING TO ASSIST IN 2
COST SHARE NEEDS FOR CERTAIN RECOVERY PROJECTS FOLLOWING THE 2023 3
TORNADO FOR 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 Board of Supervisors of 8
Humphreys County, Mississippi, for the purpose of providing 9
funding assistance in Cost Share Needs for projects more 10
specifically described in Section 2 for the fiscal year beginning 11
July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027............................ 12
..................................................$ 10,600,000.00. 13
SECTION 2. The funding appropriated by this act is to 14
provide assistance in Cost Share Needs for projects necessary to 15
continue recovery efforts in response to the EF4 tornado that 16
devastated areas of Humphreys County on March 24, 2023, which 17
projects include: 18
H. B. No. 802 *HR43/R713* ~ OFFICIAL ~
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ST: Appropriation; Humphreys County for cost
share needs associated with recovery projects
following 2023 tornado.
(a) Existing debris removal (twenty-five percent (25%) 19
cost share for cleanup); 20
(b) Repairs to damaged roads; 21
(c) Replacement of county equipment; 22
(d) Construction of a new county barn and fire station; 23
(e) Restoration of housing; 24
(f) Emergency 911 interoperability upgrades; and 25
(g) A community development center. 26
SECTION 3. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid 27
by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund 28
not otherwise appropriated upon warrants issued by the State 29
Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his or 30
her warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, 31
officer or officers in the manner provided by law. 32
SECTION 4. This act shall take effect and be in force from 33
and after July 1, 2026. 34