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This bill provides a specific appropriation of $600,000 from the State General Fund to the governing authorities of the City of Pearl, Mississippi, to help fund the construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Mississippi Highway 468 and Murray Drive during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. The bill specifies that the State Treasurer will disburse the funds through warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer upon proper requisition, following standard legal procedures for fund allocation. The appropriation is intended to assist the city in improving traffic safety and infrastructure at this specific intersection, with the bill taking effect on July 1, 2025. This type of targeted appropriation is common in state legislatures, allowing local governments to receive state funding for specific infrastructure projects that benefit public safety and transportation efficiency.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB0155.xml