Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB2176

Introduced

1/13/26

Refer

1/13/26

Failed

2/25/26

Caption

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE TOWN OF PICKENS, MISSISSIPPI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH FURTHER RENOVATIONS TO A LIBRARY ON LEXINGTON STREET THAT WAS FORMERLY A METHODIST CHURCH FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

Impact

If passed, SB2176 will facilitate the renovation of an important community facility, potentially leading to increased access to educational resources and community programs. Investing in the library can have broader implications for the community, fostering literacy, learning, and engagement. The bill emphasizes the state’s role in supporting local efforts to improve public service infrastructure, reflecting a commitment to community development and enhancement.

Summary

Senate Bill 2176 proposes an appropriation of $250,000 to the Town of Pickens, Mississippi, specifically aimed at covering the costs associated with further renovations to a library located on Lexington Street. This library was previously a Methodist church, and the bill is designed to help enhance public resources available to the community. The funding is structured to be drawn from the State General Fund for the fiscal year 2027, starting July 1, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2027.

Contention

Discussions surrounding SB2176 focus on the allocation of state funds for local projects versus the pressing needs in broader state initiatives. While supporters view this appropriation as a vital investment in local infrastructure, critics often raise concerns regarding financial priorities and the need to ensure equitable distribution of state funds across various regions and essential services. The outcome may hinge on public sentiment regarding local funding versus statewide fiscal responsibility.

Latest MS SB2176 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB3229

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Pickens, Mississippi, for renovations to a certain library.

MS SB2926

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Benoit for renovations to the library.

MS HB1860

Appropriation; Town of Pickens for repairs and renovations to City Hall.

MS HB1858

Appropriation; Friends of Lexington Preservation for repairs and renovations to the Lundy House.

MS SB3231

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Pickens, Mississippi, for repairs to the town's walking trail.

MS SB3230

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Pickens, Mississippi, for repairs to the former City Hall building.

MS HB1861

Appropriation; City of Lexington for street repairs and paving.

MS SB3120

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Bassfield for repairs, renovations, and upgrades to its water well.

MS SB3186

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Pickens, Mississippi, for repairs to a certain baseball field.

MS SB3185

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Pickens, Mississippi, for construction of a pump station on Highway 17.

Similar Bills

MD SB282

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027)

MD HB390

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027)

MD HB0390

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027)

MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD SB319

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

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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.