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Mississippi appropriates $1.44 million to the Town of Boyle for sewer extension project in fiscal year 2027

Original title: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Boyle for the Memorial and Oakridge Sewer Extension Project.

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

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What This Bill Proposed

Mississippi appropriates $1,439,772.00 from the to the Town of Boyle to cover costs for the Memorial and Oakridge Sewer Extension Project for 2027, taking effect July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Provides dedicated state funding for local municipal infrastructure development, shifting project costs from local taxpayers to the state treasury for the specified .

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

Town of Boyle

Receives $1,439,772.00 in state funding for the Memorial and Oakridge Sewer Extension Project.

Key Facts

  • Appropriates $1,439,772.00 from the State General Fund to the Town of Boyle.
  • Funds are designated for the Memorial and Oakridge Sewer Extension Project.
  • The appropriation covers fiscal year 2027, beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.
  • Funds are disbursed by the State Treasurer upon warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer based on requisitions signed by authorized officers.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is appropriated for the sewer extension project?
The bill appropriates $1,439,772.00 for the Memorial and Oakridge Sewer Extension Project.

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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 24, 2026SenateCommittee
    02/24 (S) Referred To Appropriations

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Lobbying Activity

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Connected Entities

State Treasurer, State General Fund, Town of Boyle and 1 more
PersonState Treasurer“Responsible for paying out the appropriated money upon warrants issued by the St”Map →
OrganizationState General Fund“Source of the appropriated funds.”Map →
OrganizationTown of Boyle“Recipient of the state appropriation for the sewer extension project.”Map →
PersonState Fiscal Officer“Responsible for issuing warrants upon requisitions signed by proper officers.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

Analysis Score

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