SB3020 • 2026

General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Washington County for structural repairs and renovations to the Luther Alexander Building.

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO WASHINGTON COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH STRUCTURAL REPAIRS AND INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO THE LUTHER ALEXANDER 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: Simmons (12th)
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 that it did not become law and no money was actually appropriated.

Money for Washington County's Building Repairs

This bill proposes giving money to Washington County to fix the Luther Alexander Building.

What This Bill Does

Proposes an appropriation of $325,000 from the State General Fund to Washington County.
The funds are intended for structural repairs and interior renovations to the Luther Alexander Building during fiscal year 2027.

Who It Names or Affects

Washington County
People who work or use the Luther Alexander Building

Terms To Know

Appropriation: Money given to a group or organization by the government for specific purposes.
Fiscal Year: A period of time used for budgeting and financial reporting, usually one year long.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill did not pass in the session.
It is unclear how much money will actually be given since it did not become a law.

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 Washington County for structural repairs and renovations to the Luther Alexander Building.

Current Bill Text

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S. B. No. 3020 *SS26/R683* ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2
26/SS26/R683
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To: Appropriations
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION 2026

By: Senator(s) Simmons (12th)

SENATE BILL NO. 3020

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO WASHINGTON COUNTY FOR THE 1
PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH STRUCTURAL REPAIRS AND 2
INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO THE LUTHER ALEXANDER BUILDING FOR THE 3
FISCAL 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 Washington County for the 8
purpose of defraying costs associated with structural repairs and 9
interior renovations to the Luther Alexander Building for the 10
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 11
2027................................................. $ 325,000.00. 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. 3020 *SS26/R683* ~ OFFICIAL ~
26/SS26/R683
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ST: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to
Washington County for structural repairs and
renovations to the Luther Alexander Building.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from 19
and after July 1, 2026. 20