General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Washington County for street repairs in Supervisor District 2.

Plain English Breakdown

The bill did not pass, so it is uncertain if or how the funds will be allocated and used.

Money for Street Repairs in Washington County

This bill proposes an appropriation of $1 million from the State General Fund to Washington County for street repairs and improvements in Supervisor District 2 during fiscal year 2027.

What This Bill Does

• Proposes an appropriation of money from the State General Fund to Washington County for street repairs, resurfacing, and improvements.
• The funds are specifically designated for Supervisor District 2 within Washington County.
• Sets aside $1 million to cover costs related to fixing streets in Supervisor District 2.

Who It Names or Affects

• Washington County
• Residents and businesses in Supervisor District 2 of Washington County

Terms To Know

Supervisor District

A specific area within a county that is overseen by an elected supervisor.

Fiscal Year

A period of one year used for budgeting and financial reporting, starting July 1st in Mississippi.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill did not pass during the session.
• It is unclear how much money will actually be spent on street repairs.
• Only affects Supervisor District 2 within Washington County.

Official Summary Text

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Washington County for street repairs in Supervisor District 2.

Current Bill Text

S. B. No. 3007 *SS26/R657* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/SS26/R657
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To: Appropriations
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Senator(s) Simmons (12th)

SENATE BILL NO. 3007

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO WASHINGTON COUNTY TO DEFRAY 1
EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPAIRS, RESURFACING AND IMPROVEMENTS TO 2
STREETS LOCATED IN SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 2 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027. 3
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: 4
SECTION 1. The following sum, or so much thereof as may be 5
necessary, is hereby appropriated out of any money in the State 6
General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, to Washington County to 7
defray expenses associated with repairs, resurfacing and 8
improvements to streets located in Supervisor District 2 for the 9
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 10
2027............................................... $ 1,000,000.00. 11
SECTION 2. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid 12
by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund 13
not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State 14
Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his 15
warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, officer or 16
officers in the manner provided by law. 17
S. B. No. 3007 *SS26/R657* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/SS26/R657
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ST: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to
Washington County for street repairs in
Supervisor District 2.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 18
and after July 1, 2026. 19