SB2969 • 2026

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Lawrence County for the James Givens Building.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO LAWRENCE COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RENOVATING, IMPROVING, UPGRADING AND EXPANDING THE JAMES GIVENS BUILDING 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: Berry
Last action: 2026-02-25
Official status: Dead
Effective date: July 1, 20

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide details on the specific dollar amount but mentions that the sum is appropriated out of any money in the State General Fund.

Money for Lawrence County's James Givens Building

This bill gives money to Lawrence County from the State General Fund to help pay for renovating and expanding the James Givens Building in fiscal year 2027.

What This Bill Does

Gives Lawrence County money from the State General Fund.
The money is for renovating, improving, upgrading, and expanding the James Givens Building.
Lawrence County can use this money during the fiscal year that starts July 1, 2026, and ends June 30, 2027.

Who It Names or Affects

Lawrence County
The people who work in or visit the James Givens Building

Terms To Know

Fiscal Year: A period of time used for budgeting and financial reporting, usually a year long.
General Fund: The main fund that the state uses to pay for different programs and services.

Limits and Unknowns

This bill did not pass in the session it was introduced.
It is unclear how much of the $2 million will actually be used or if all of it will be needed.

Bill History

2026-02-25 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/25 (S) Died In Committee
2026-02-10 Mississippi Legislative Bill Status System
02/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations

Official Summary Text

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Lawrence County for the James Givens Building.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text

S. B. No. 2969 *SS26/R525* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/SS26/R525
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To: Appropriations
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Senator(s) Berry

SENATE BILL NO. 2969

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO LAWRENCE COUNTY FOR THE 1
PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RENOVATING, IMPROVING, 2
UPGRADING AND EXPANDING THE JAMES GIVENS BUILDING FOR THE FISCAL 3
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 Lawrence County for the 8
purpose of defraying costs associated with renovating, improving, 9
upgrading and expanding the James Givens Building for the fiscal 10
year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027............. 11
................................................... $ 2,000,000.00. 12
SECTION 2. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid 13
by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund 14
not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State 15
Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his or 16
her warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, 17
officer or officers in the manner provided by law. 18
S. B. No. 2969 *SS26/R525* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/SS26/R525
PAGE 2 (ens\kr)
ST: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to
Lawrence County for the James Givens Building.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 19
and after July 1, 2026. 20