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SB 3159MISSISSIPPISession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Mississippi proposes $1 million general fund appropriation for Canton multipurpose complex and park improvements

Original title: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Canton for the revitalization of its multipurpose center and parks.

Last action · February 25, 2026: 02/25 (S) Died In CommitteeSponsors: Bradford Blackmon and 1 other

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate Bill 3159 appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to the City of Canton for 2027 to cover costs related to revitalizing the city's multipurpose complex and upgrading parks citywide.

Why it matters

Directs one million dollars of state revenue toward municipal infrastructure and recreational facilities in Canton for the period between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

City of Canton

Receives $1,000,000 from the State General Fund for park and multipurpose complex improvements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does Senate Bill 3159 allocate?

The bill appropriates $1,000,000.00 from the State General Fund.

What is the funding supposed to be used for?

The funds are intended to cover costs associated with the revitalization of the City of Canton's multipurpose complex and improvements to parks citywide.

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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 19, 2026SenateCommittee
02/19 (S) Referred To Appropriations

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Connected Entities

City of Canton, State Treasurer, State General Fund and 1 more

locationCity of Canton“Recipient of the proposed state appropriation”Map →

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

otherState 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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