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HB 1975MISSISSIPPISession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Mississippi bill appropriates $1.1 million for Calhoun County road repairs

Original title: Appropriation; Calhoun County for reparing County Roads 418 and 433.

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

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What This Bill Proposed

House Bill 1975 appropriates $1.1 million from the State General Fund to the Board of Supervisors of Calhoun County for 2027 to repair and resurface County Road 418 and County Road 433.

Why it matters

The measure directs state funds specifically toward local infrastructure improvements in Calhoun County, allocating $500,000 for County Road 418 and $600,000 for County Road 433.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Board of Supervisors of Calhoun County

Receives the $1,100,000.00 appropriation and is responsible for expending the funds on County Road 418 and County Road 433.

Directly affected

Calhoun County residents

Experience improved local road conditions on County Road 418 and County Road 433 upon completion of the projects.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does House Bill 1975 allocate for Calhoun County roads?

The bill appropriates a total of $1,100,000.00 from the State General Fund.

Which specific roads are slated for repairs under this bill?

County Road 418 receives $500,000.00 for repair and resurfacing, and County Road 433 receives $600,000.00 for repair and resealing.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died in committee.

Procedural history

2 actions

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

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Connected Entities

Calhoun County, State Fiscal Officer, State General Fund and 1 more

locationCalhoun County“Recipient of the road repair 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

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billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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