Bill > SB2997

This bill appropriates $7,258,020 from the State General Fund, which is the state's main operating fund, to Washington County for infrastructure projects during the fiscal year of 2027, which runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The funds are specifically allocated for various improvements, including $1,547,410 for Broadway Road improvements, $1,547,410 for community parks, $1,400,000 for Old Leland Road improvements, $1,200,000 for California Street improvements, $200,000 for safety improvements at the intersection of Highway 61 and Highway 12, $648,064 for Surillo Street improvements, $340,136 for Mourning Dove Street improvements, $75,000 for safety improvements at Simmons High School, and $300,000 for improvements, repairs, and renovations at Chambers Middle School. The bill also outlines the process for disbursing these funds, requiring warrants from the State Fiscal Officer based on requisitions from the appropriate county officials, and specifies that the act will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2997.xml