Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB3246

Introduced

2/24/26

Refer

2/24/26

Failed

2/25/26

Caption

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE CITY OF SHELBY, MISSISSIPPI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ITS MUNICIPAL BUILDING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

Impact

This appropriation is intended to serve as matching funds, enabling the City of Shelby to leverage additional federal funds for their municipal building improvement project. The ability to draw down federal matching funds is significant, as it not only increases the financial resources available for local needs but also demonstrates state support for community initiatives aimed at upgrading public facilities.

Summary

Senate Bill 3246 is an act aimed at appropriating $199,928.08 from the Mississippi State General Fund to the City of Shelby. The funds are designated specifically to defray costs associated with a municipal building improvement project scheduled for fiscal year 2027. The bill is positioned as a means to enhance local infrastructure, which is essential for the community’s development and the delivery of local government services.

Contention

While the bill serves an important purpose in funding local infrastructure projects, it may face scrutiny due to concerns over the allocation of state funds. Some stakeholders could argue about the prioritization of this funding compared to other pressing needs within the state budget. Discussions surrounding the bill may address whether the investment in Shelby’s municipal improvements is justified in the context of broader state funding requirements and other municipalities in need of support.

Latest MS SB3246 Activity

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB3104

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Shelby for its municipal building improvement project.

MS SB3227

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Webb, Mississippi, for certain building improvements.

MS SB3147

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Monticello, Mississippi, for improvements to a certain annex building.

MS SB3230

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

MS SB3259

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Okolona School District for making improvements to school buildings.

MS SB3143

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Southaven for the repair, renovation and improvement of the VFW Post 10567 building.

MS SB3130

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Hernando for the repair, renovation and improvement of the VFW Post 7531 building.

MS SB3233

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Mississippi Industries for the Blind for capital improvements to its facilities and parking lot.

MS HB1253

Appropriation; City of Iuka for paving and making improvements to city roads.

MS HB69

Appropriation; City of Jackson for making improvements to Forest Hill Park.

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MD SB282

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MD HB390

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MD HB0390

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MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD SB319

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

PA HB1330

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of certain agencies of the Executive Department 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.

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.