Bill > HB1899

This bill authorizes the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District to spend over $31 million from special funds for its operations during the fiscal year from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and also reappropriates over $1.4 million from a Capital Expense Fund for dredging operations. The bill specifies authorized headcount for the district, mandates that accounting and personnel records be maintained similarly to the previous fiscal year, and requires the district to give preference to the Mississippi Industries for the Blind when purchasing goods or services. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for waiving traffic control fees for vehicles with a "REZ" tag, granting priority and fee waivers for certain fishing tournaments like the ESPN Bass Masters Classic and FLW Major Open if hosted by local entities, and setting a specific date for the Catch A Dream Foundation Bass Classic with similar fee waivers. It also allocates specific amounts for overtime pay, dredging the Ross Barnett Reservoir, studying spillway gates, constructing a new office building, renovating campground infrastructure, and making repairs to the Northshore Parkway Causeway and the Eastern side of the Breakers, all while ensuring the district does not incur expenses beyond its appropriations.

Budget and Finance

https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1899.xml