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Mississippi Legislature considers $146 million appropriation for Greenville water and sewer repairs

Original title: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Greenville for improvements to water and sewer infrastructure.

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

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate Bill 2991 proposes a $146 million state to the City of Greenville for water and sewer infrastructure repairs for 2027.

Why it matters

Directs $146 million in state funds specifically to Greenville's municipal utility systems, affecting local public works financing and project timelines for 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

City of Greenville

Receives $146,000,000 from the State General Fund for local water and sewer infrastructure repairs.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does Senate Bill 2991 allocate to Greenville?
The bill proposes an of $146,000,000.00.
What is the funding supposed to be used for?
The funds are intended to defray the costs of repairing and improving water and sewer infrastructure in the City of Greenville.

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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 10, 2026SenateCommittee
    02/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations

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Lobbying Activity

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Connected Entities

City of Greenville, State Fiscal Officer, State General Fund and 1 more
locationCity of Greenville“Recipient of the proposed infrastructure appropriation”Map →
OrganizationState Fiscal Officer“Responsible for issuing warrants upon requisitions”Map →
OrganizationState General Fund“Source of the appropriated funds”Map →
OrganizationState Treasurer“Responsible for paying out the appropriated money”Map →

Sources

Open source document

billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy15
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