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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Create The Mississippi Legislative District Project Allocation Program, Which Shall Be Administered By The Department Of Finance And Administration To Provide Funds For Public-purpose Projects In Legislative Districts Of The Members Of The House Of Representatives And The Senate; To Authorize Each Member Of The Legislature To Designate One Or More Eligible Projects Within His Or Her District, Subject To Administrative Review For Legal And Fiscal Compliance; To Specify The Types Of Projects That Are Eligible Uses For The Funds; To Provide That The Department Of Finance And Administration Shall Review All Project Designations Solely For Compliance With Applicable Constitutional, Statutory, And Fiscal Requirements, And Upon Approval, Shall Disburse Funds In Accordance With State Procurement, Contracting, And Grant Administration Laws; To Provide That No Member Of The Legislature Shall Exercise Control Over Funds After Project Designation; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Mississippi Legislative District Project Allocation Program, which will be managed by the Department of Finance and Administration to fund public projects within the legislative districts of state representatives and senators. Each House member can receive up to $250,000 annually, and each Senator can receive up to $500,000 annually, for projects that serve a public purpose, such as infrastructure improvements, public safety initiatives, workforce development, grants to local governments or non-profits, and environmental projects. Legislators will propose projects within their districts, but the Department of Finance and Administration will review them for legal and financial compliance before releasing funds according to state procurement and grant laws, ensuring that legislators do not retain control over the money after it's designated for a project. The Department of Finance and Administration will also create rules for transparency and accountability, and all spending will be subject to audit by the State Auditor. This program will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1432.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1400-1499/HB1432IN.htm |
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