AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF YAZOO COUNTY TO ASSIST IN PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MAKING CRITICAL REPAIRS TO STREETS AND ROADS OF THE COUNTY THAT ARE IN DIRE CONDITION AND REQUIRE IMMEDIATE REPAIR FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.
Summary
House Bill 798 is a one-time appropriations measure that directs $750,000 from the Mississippi State General Fund, not otherwise appropriated, to the Board of Supervisors of Yazoo County. The money is intended to help pay for critical repairs to county streets and roads that are described as being in dire condition and in need of immediate repair. The appropriation is for fiscal year 2027, beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
The bill also sets out the payment mechanism for the funds. The State Treasurer would disburse the money upon warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer, following requisitions signed by the proper county or state officials as provided by law. The act would take effect on July 1, 2026.
Impact
HB798 would create a specific state-funded appropriation to Yazoo County for road and street repairs, without amending broader transportation or local government statutes. Its practical effect would be to provide direct financial assistance to the county for infrastructure maintenance, potentially relieving pressure on local revenues and enabling urgent repairs to public roads and streets. The bill affects the State General Fund, the State Treasurer, the State Fiscal Officer, and the Yazoo County Board of Supervisors.
Sentiment
The available context suggests generally favorable sentiment toward the bill, as it is a targeted infrastructure appropriation aimed at addressing an urgent local need. There are no recorded committee transcripts, floor remarks, or votes showing opposition or debate. The bill’s framing as a response to roads in dire condition indicates a practical, problem-solving purpose rather than a controversial policy change.
Contention
No specific points of contention are documented in the provided materials. If any concerns were raised, they are not reflected in the available transcripts or voting history. In general, bills of this type can prompt questions about the use of state general funds for a county-specific need, but no such objections are recorded here.