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Mississippi House Bill 1969 Appropriates $250,000 for Town of Bruce Water Line Repairs

Original title: Appropriation; Town of Bruce for general water system line repairs.

Last action · February 25, 2026: 02/25 (H) Died In CommitteeSponsor: Perry Bailey

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What This Bill Proposed

House Bill 1969 appropriates $250,000 from the to the governing authorities of the Town of Bruce, Mississippi, to help cover the costs of general water system line repairs for 2027.

Why it matters

The measure provides state funding specifically earmarked for municipal water infrastructure upgrades in Bruce, Mississippi, drawing directly from the .

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 Bruce

The town receives $250,000 in state funds to pay for general water system line repairs.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does House Bill 1969 appropriate?
The bill appropriates $250,000.00.
Which municipality receives the funding?
The Town of Bruce, Mississippi.
What is the funding supposed to be used for?
General water system line repairs.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died in committee.

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. Feb 25, 2026House
    02/25 (H) Died In Committee
  2. Feb 17, 2026HouseCommittee
    02/17 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

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Connected Entities

State Fiscal Officer, Town of Bruce, Perry Bailey and 1 more
OrganizationState Fiscal Officer“Issues warrants upon requisitions”Map →
OrganizationTown of Bruce“Governing authorities receiving the appropriation”Map →
PersonPerry Bailey“Representative introducing the bill”Map →
OrganizationState Treasurer“Disburses the appropriated money”Map →

Sources

Open source document

billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

Analysis Score

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