HB875 • 2026

Appropriation; Best of the Best Youth Sports for improvements to its youth recreational park.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO BEST OF THE BEST YOUTH SPORTS TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MAKING IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS YOUTH RECREATIONAL PARK 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: Porter
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass, so the specific improvements might not be implemented as described.

Money for Youth Park Improvements

This bill would give $40,000 to Best of the Best Youth Sports from state funds to help pay for improvements at their youth recreational park in fiscal year 2027.

What This Bill Does

Gives $40,000 from state money to Best of the Best Youth Sports.
The money is used to improve the youth recreational park.
Improvements include pavement for additional parking, upgraded lighting, bathroom upgrades, additional bleachers, upgraded fencing and completion of the T-ball field.

Who It Names or Affects

Best of the Best Youth Sports
People who use the youth recreational park

Terms To Know

Appropriation: Money given by the government for a specific purpose.
Nonprofit organization: A group that does not make money to give back to its members and works for public benefit.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass, so the improvements might not happen.
It only gives money for one year (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027).

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; Best of the Best Youth Sports for improvements to its youth recreational park.

Current Bill Text

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H. B. No. 875 *HR26/R774* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
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To: Appropriations A
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Representative Porter

HOUSE BILL NO. 875

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO BEST OF THE BEST YOUTH 1
SPORTS TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MAKING 2
IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS YOUTH RECREATIONAL PARK FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 3
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 Best of the Best Youth Sports, 8
a nonprofit organization, to assist in paying costs associated 9
with making improvements to its youth recreational park, including 10
pavement for additional parking, upgraded lighting, bathroom 11
upgrades, additional bleachers, upgraded fencing and completion of 12
the T-ball field, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and 13
ending June 30, 2027.................................... $40,000.00 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. 875 *HR26/R774* ~ OFFICIAL ~
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ST: Appropriation; Best of the Best Youth
Sports for improvements to its youth
recreational park.
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