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SB 3169MISSISSIPPISession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Senate Bill 3169 Appropriates $10 Million to Rankin County for Highway 18 Railroad Crossing Bridge Improvements

Original title: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Rankin County for improvements to a flyover bridge at the Highway 18 railroad crossing.

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

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate Bill 3169 appropriates $10,000,000 from the State General Fund to Rankin County for 2027 to cover costs associated with improvements to the at the Highway 18 railroad crossing.

Why it matters

The measure directs $10 million in state funds specifically toward local infrastructure repairs and construction for Rankin County road projects during the 2027 .

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

Rankin County

Receives $10,000,000 from the State General Fund for bridge improvements.

Directly affected

State Treasurer

Must pay out the appropriated funds upon warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does Senate Bill 3169 allocate?

The bill appropriates $10,000,000.00 to Rankin County.

What is the specific project funded by this legislation?

The funds are designated for improvements to a located at the Highway 18 railroad crossing in Rankin County.

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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 20, 2026SenateCommittee
02/20 (S) Referred To Appropriations

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

State Fiscal Officer, Rankin County, Highway 18 and 2 more

OrganizationState Fiscal Officer“Responsible for issuing warrants upon requisitions signed by proper officers”Map →

locationRankin County“Recipient of the $10,000,000 appropriation for bridge improvements”Map →

locationHighway 18“Location of the railroad crossing and flyover bridge undergoing improvements”Map →

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

OrganizationState Treasurer“Responsible for paying out the appropriated money upon warrants issued by the St”Map →

Sources

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billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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