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Mississippi proposes $2 million for City of Columbia Sports Complex improvements

Original title: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Columbia for the expansion of, renovation of, and improvement to its sports complex.

Last action · February 25, 2026: 02/25 (S) Died In CommitteeSponsor: Joey Fillingane

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate Bill 3127 proposes a $2,000,000 from the State General Fund to the City of Columbia for sports complex renovations, taking effect July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

The measure allocates state funds specifically for local recreational infrastructure improvements in Columbia, Mississippi.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

City of Columbia

Receives $2,000,000 in state funds to expand and renovate the municipal sports complex.

Directly affected

State Treasurer

Responsible for paying out the appropriated money from the State General Fund upon warrants.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does Senate Bill 3127 allocate?
The bill proposes an of $2,000,000.00.
What is the intended use of the funds?
The funds are intended to defray costs associated with the expansion, renovation, and improvement of the City of Columbia Sports Complex.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died in committee.

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. Feb 25, 2026Senate
    02/25 (S) Died In Committee
  2. Feb 18, 2026SenateCommittee
    02/18 (S) Referred To Appropriations

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

State Fiscal Officer, City of Columbia Sports Complex, State General Fund and 2 more
OrganizationState Fiscal Officer“Official responsible for issuing warrants upon requisitions”Map →
OrganizationCity of Columbia Sports Complex“Facility designated to receive expansion and renovation funds”Map →
OrganizationState General Fund“Source fund for the proposed $2,000,000 appropriation”Map →
OrganizationState Treasurer“Disbursing officer for the appropriated funds”Map →
OrganizationCity of Columbia“Recipient of the proposed state appropriation”Map →

Sources

Open source document

billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

Analysis Score

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