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SB 3311MISSISSIPPISession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Mississippi Legislature considers $1.9 million appropriation for Marshall County highway infrastructure studies

Original title: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Marshall County for preliminary studies on improvements to its highway infrastructure.

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

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate Bill 3311 proposes a $1,900,000 from the State General Fund to Marshall County to cover costs for preliminary highway infrastructure improvement studies for 2027.

Why it matters

The measure directs state funds specifically toward local highway planning in Marshall County, drawing directly from the state's unallocated general revenues for the 2027 budget year.

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

Marshall County

Marshall County is designated to receive $1,900,000 from the State General Fund to conduct preliminary highway infrastructure studies.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does Senate Bill 3311 allocate to Marshall County?

The bill proposes an of $1,900,000.

What is the purpose of the funds allocated in Senate Bill 3311?

The funds are intended to defray costs associated with completing preliminary studies on improvements to Marshall County's highway infrastructure.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died in committee.

Procedural history

2 actions

Feb 25, 2026Senate
02/25 (S) Died In Committee
Feb 24, 2026SenateCommittee
02/24 (S) Referred To Appropriations

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Marshall County, State Treasurer, State General Fund and 1 more

locationMarshall County“Recipient of the proposed state appropriation for highway studies”Map →

PersonState Treasurer“Responsible for paying out the appropriated money”Map →

OrganizationState General Fund“Source of the appropriated funds”Map →

PersonState Fiscal Officer“Responsible for issuing warrants upon requisitions”Map →

Sources

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billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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