SB2143 • 2026

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Yazoo County for improvements to port infrastructure.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO YAZOO COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH IMPROVEMENTS TO PORT INFRASTRUCTURE 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: Thomas
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The bill's status as 'Did Not Pass' means it did not become law.

Money for Yazoo County Port Improvements

This bill proposes giving Yazoo County money to improve its port infrastructure.

What This Bill Does

Proposes an appropriation of $550,000 from the state's General Fund to Yazoo County.
The funds are intended for improvements to port infrastructure in Yazoo County during fiscal year 2027.

Who It Names or Affects

Yazoo County
People who work at or use the port

Terms To Know

General Fund: The main account where a state keeps its money for different uses.
Infrastructure: Basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society or enterprise, such as roads, bridges, water supply, and communication systems.

Limits and Unknowns

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

Bill History

2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/25 (S) Died In Committee
2026-01-13 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
01/13 (S) Referred To Appropriations

Official Summary Text

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Yazoo County for improvements to port infrastructure.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

S. B. No. 2143 *SS08/R246* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/SS08/R246
PAGE 1 (ens\kr)
ST: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Yazoo
County for improvements to port infrastructure.
To: Appropriations
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Senator(s) Thomas

SENATE BILL NO. 2143

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO YAZOO COUNTY FOR THE 1
PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH IMPROVEMENTS TO PORT 2
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027. 3
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 4
SECTION 1. The following sum, or so much of it as may be 5
necessary, is appropriated out of any money in the State General 6
Fund not otherwise appropriated, to Yazoo County for the purpose 7
of defraying costs associated with improvements to port 8
infrastructure for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and 9
ending June 30, 2027................................. $ 550,000.00. 10
SECTION 2. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid 11
by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund 12
not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State 13
Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his or 14
her warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, 15
officer or officers in the manner provided by law. 16
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 17
and after July 1, 2026. 18