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Mississippi Legislature considers $1,000,000 appropriation for Pearl River County courthouse upgrades

Original title: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Pearl River County for necessary upgrades to the 1903 courthouse.

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

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate Bill 3354 proposes a $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to Pearl River County for 2027 to cover ADA compliance and facility upgrades for the 1903 courthouse.

Why it matters

The measure would direct state funds specifically to Pearl River County to offset local costs for structural and accessibility improvements.

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

Pearl River County

Pearl River County is designated to receive $1,000,000 from the State General Fund for courthouse upgrades.

Directly affected

State Treasurer

The State Treasurer is required to pay out the appropriated money upon warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does Senate Bill 3354 allocate to Pearl River County?
The bill proposes an of $1,000,000.
What is the purpose of the funds allocated in the bill?
The funds are intended to cover costs associated with ADA compliance and other necessary upgrades to the 1903 courthouse.

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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

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Connected Entities

Angela Hill, State Fiscal Officer, Pearl River County and 2 more
PersonAngela Hill“Senator sponsoring the bill”Map →
OrganizationState Fiscal Officer“Responsible for issuing warrants upon requisitions”Map →
locationPearl River County“Recipient of the proposed state appropriation”Map →
OrganizationState General Fund“Source of the proposed appropriation 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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