SB2146 • 2026

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Sharkey County for certain infrastructure projects and initiatives.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO SHARKEY COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COSTS OF CERTAIN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES FOR THE 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: Thomas
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The candidate explanation included claims about who it affects that were not supported by the official source material. The bill summary does not specify how residents or businesses are directly affected.

Sharkey County Infrastructure Funding for FY2027

This bill provides $3 million to Sharkey County from the State General Fund for infrastructure projects and initiatives in fiscal year 2027.

What This Bill Does

Gives Sharkey County $3 million from the State General Fund.
Allows the money to be used for improving emergency management services.
Permits spending on housing, health services, transportation, and business initiatives.
Supports the development of the Sharkey County Industrial Park.
Funds workforce development programs.

Who It Names or Affects

Sharkey County

Terms To Know

Infrastructure projects: Projects that improve or build public facilities like roads, bridges, parks, and utilities.
Workforce development initiatives: Programs designed to help people get better jobs through training and education.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass in the session.
It is unclear which specific projects will be funded with this 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 Sharkey County for certain infrastructure projects and initiatives.

Current Bill Text

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S. B. No. 2146 *SS08/R240* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/SS08/R240
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To: Appropriations
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Senator(s) Thomas

SENATE BILL NO. 2146

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO SHARKEY COUNTY FOR THE 1
PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COSTS OF CERTAIN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS 2
AND INITIATIVES 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 Sharkey County for the purpose 7
of defraying the costs of certain infrastructure projects and 8
initiatives for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and 9
ending June 30, 2027............................... $ 3,000,000.00. 10
SECTION 2. The funds appropriated under the provisions of 11
Section 1 of this act are authorized for the following purposes: 12
(a) To defray costs of improvements to the Emergency 13
Management services; 14
(b) To defray costs of renovation, restoration or 15
replacement of infrastructure related to housing, health services, 16
transportation improvements, and business and industry 17
initiatives; 18
S. B. No. 2146 *SS08/R240* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/SS08/R240
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ST: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to
Sharkey County for certain infrastructure
projects and initiatives.
(c) To defray costs of developing the Sharkey County 19
Industrial Park; and 20
(d) To defray costs of workforce development 21
initiatives. 22
SECTION 3. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid 23
by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund 24
not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State 25
Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his or 26
her warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, 27
officer or officers in the manner provided by law. 28
SECTION 4. This act shall take effect and be in force from 29
and after July 1, 2026. 30