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Read. Follow. Verify.Mississippi Legislature considers FY2027 appropriation of $331,250 for Town of Beulah water and sewer upgrades
Last action · February 25, 2026: 02/25 (S) Died In CommitteeSponsor: Derrick Simmons
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What This Bill Proposed
Senate Bill 3001 appropriates $331,250 from the state to the Town of Beulah for water and sewer system improvements for 2027. The funds are to be disbursed by the State Treasurer and State Fiscal Officer upon proper requisition, taking effect July 1, 2026.
Provides dedicated state funding for municipal utility infrastructure improvements in a specific local jurisdiction, impacting local capital improvement capacity without altering general tax rates or broader state service rules.
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.
Town of Beulah
Receives $331,250 from the state Capital Expense Fund to defray expenses for water and sewer system improvements.
State Treasurer
Required to pay out the appropriated money out of the Capital Expense Fund upon warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer.
State Fiscal Officer
Required to issue warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person or officers.
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This bill did not become law - Died in committee.
Procedural history
2 actions- Feb 25, 2026Senate02/25 (S) Died In Committee
- Feb 10, 2026SenateCommittee02/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 25)
- Controversy5Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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