Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB1228

Introduced

1/19/26

Refer

1/19/26

Failed

2/25/26

Caption

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF PRENTISS COUNTY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MAKING REPAIRS AND UPGRADES TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

Summary

House Bill 1228 is a fiscal appropriation measure that directs $743,407 from the Mississippi State General Fund to the Board of Supervisors of Prentiss County. The money is intended to help pay for repairs and upgrades to the county courthouse for fiscal year 2027, beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027. The bill does not create a new program or regulatory scheme; instead, it authorizes a one-time state expenditure for a local government capital project. It also sets out the standard payment mechanism, requiring the State Treasurer to disburse funds upon warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer in accordance with law, and makes the act effective July 1, 2026.

Impact

HB1228 would amend state spending for fiscal year 2027 by appropriating general fund dollars to Prentiss County for courthouse repairs and upgrades. Its practical effect is to provide state financial assistance for a county facility project, while leaving existing county governance and courthouse operations otherwise unchanged. The bill affects the State General Fund, the State Treasurer, the State Fiscal Officer, and the Prentiss County Board of Supervisors, but it does not alter substantive state law beyond the appropriation itself.

Sentiment

Based on the bill text and available context, the measure appears routine and noncontroversial. There are no recorded committee transcripts, votes, or amendments indicating debate, opposition, or concern. The bill is framed as a straightforward local appropriation for public infrastructure, which typically suggests neutral to favorable legislative sentiment.

Contention

No specific points of contention are documented in the available materials. Because there are no committee discussions or vote records, it is not possible to identify named opponents, supporters, or disputed issues. Any potential concerns would likely center on the use of state general fund money for a county courthouse project, but the record provided does not show that this issue was actively contested.

Latest MS HB1228 Activity

View All Events: MS 2026 Regular Session HB1228

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB983

Appropriation; Sharkey County for making repairs and improvements to the County Courthouse.

MS HB689

Appropriation; Marshall County for repair and renovation of the courthouse.

MS HB1864

Appropriation; Holmes County for road repairs and upgrades to Industrial Park.

MS HB1822

Appropriation; Yazoo County for making critical repairs to streets and roads of the county.

MS SB2094

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Humphreys County for repairs to the county courthouse.

MS HB1862

Appropriation; Attala County for road and bridge repairs in Supervisors District 4.

MS HB1802

Appropration; Pike County for making repairs and improvements to the McComb Public Library.

MS HB835

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist Hinds County with improvements to the Hinds County Courthouse.

MS HB1789

Appropriation; American Legion Allein Post #3 for providing various services and making repairs and upgrades to the American Legion Building.

MS HB1838

Appropriation; Claiborne County for repairs and improvements to county's wastewater lagoon serving the Hermanville area.

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PA SB160

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

PA SB1220

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.