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Mississippi Legislature considers $250,000 appropriation for Winston County courthouse renovations

Original title: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Winston County for courthouse renovations.

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

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate Bill 3370 proposes a $250,000 from the State General Fund to Winston County to defray costs associated with courthouse renovations for 2027.

Why it matters

The measure determines whether state funds are allocated for local government infrastructure upkeep in Winston County, impacting local capital improvement financing 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

Winston County

Winston County is slated to receive $250,000 from the State General Fund for courthouse renovations if the bill is enacted.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does Senate Bill 3370 propose to appropriate?
The bill proposes an of $250,000.00.
What is the intended use of the funds in the bill?
The funds are intended to defray costs associated with courthouse renovations in Winston County.

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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 25, 2026SenateCommittee
    02/25 (S) Referred To Appropriations

Version history

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

State Fiscal Officer, State General Fund, State Treasurer and 1 more
OrganizationState Fiscal Officer“Responsible for issuing warrants upon requisitions.”Map →
OrganizationState General Fund“Source of the funds proposed for appropriation.”Map →
OrganizationState Treasurer“Responsible for paying out the appropriated money.”Map →
locationWinston County“Recipient of the proposed state appropriation for courthouse renovations.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy5
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