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HB 775MISSISSIPPISession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Mississippi bill proposes $1,000,000 appropriation for Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park

Original title: Appropriation; Bolivar County for making improvements at Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park.

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

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What This Bill Proposed

House Bill 775 proposes a $1,000,000 from the to the Board of Supervisors of Bolivar County for 2027 to fund construction, repairs, and infrastructure upgrades at Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park.

Why it matters

The measure establishes a state-funded grant of $1,000,000 for local park construction and infrastructure improvements in Bolivar County, though the bill ultimately died in committee.

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

Board of Supervisors of Bolivar County

Receives and administers the $1,000,000 appropriation for park and infrastructure improvements.

Directly affected

Bolivar County residents

Gain access to upgraded recreational facilities, buildings, and infrastructure at Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does House Bill 775 allocate?

The bill proposes an of $1,000,000.00.

What is the funding intended to support?

The funds are intended for construction, furnishing, equipping, expansion, repair, renovation, and infrastructure improvements at and near Richard M. Coleman, Sr. Recreational Park in Bolivar County.

Did House Bill 775 become law?

No, the bill died in committee during the 2026 session.

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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
Jan 16, 2026HouseCommittee
01/16 (H) Referred To Appropriations A

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Bolivar County, State Treasurer, State General Fund and 1 more

locationBolivar County“County receiving the proposed appropriation”Map →

OrganizationState Treasurer“Responsible for paying out the appropriated money”Map →

otherState General Fund“Source of the proposed state appropriation”Map →

PersonState Fiscal Officer“Responsible for issuing warrants upon requisitions”Map →

Sources

Open source document

billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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Controversy10
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