Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi Senate Bill SB3366

Introduced
2/25/26  
Refer
2/25/26  

Caption

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE TOWN OF WALNUT, MISSISSIPPI, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO INDUSTRIAL ROAD FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027.

Summary

SB3366 is a fiscal appropriation bill that provides $350,000 from the Mississippi State General Fund to the Town of Walnut for fiscal year 2027. The money is designated to help cover costs associated with infrastructure improvements to Industrial Road, a local roadway project identified in the bill caption and text. The bill is narrowly focused and does not create a new program or regulatory scheme. Instead, it authorizes a one-time state grant to a specific municipality, with the funds to be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer. The act would take effect on July 1, 2026, aligning the appropriation with the 2027 fiscal year.

Impact

SB3366 would amend state spending for FY2027 by directing $350,000 in general funds to the Town of Walnut for road infrastructure work. Its practical effect is to support local transportation and industrial access improvements in Walnut, while reducing the amount of unappropriated general fund money available for other state purposes. The bill does not alter substantive state law beyond the appropriation and payment procedures for this specific grant.

Sentiment

Because no committee transcripts or recorded votes are provided, there is no direct evidence of debate or opposition. Based on the bill’s limited scope and local infrastructure purpose, the measure appears to be a routine appropriations bill with a generally neutral or favorable posture. The absence of recorded votes or committee commentary suggests no documented controversy in the available materials.

Contention

No specific points of contention are documented in the provided record. If any concerns were raised, they are not reflected in the available transcripts or vote history. In bills of this type, potential issues typically involve whether a local project merits state funding, but no such dispute is shown here.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB3076

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Walnut for infrastructure improvements to Industrial Road.

MS SB3153

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Benoit for infrastructure and/or road improvements.

MS SB3179

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Webb for infrastructure improvements to town buildings.

MS SB3227

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

MS SB3233

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

MS SB3139

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Leflore County for infrastructure improvements to multiple county roads.

MS SB3113

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Holmes County for road and infrastructure improvements.

MS SB3097

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Duncan for road improvements.

MS HB1929

Appropriation; City of Indianola for upgrades and improvements to access road near entrance to airport and industrial park.

MS HB1253

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

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MD SB282

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MD HB390

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MD HB0390

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027)

MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD SB319

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

PA HB1330

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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.