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SB 3317MISSISSIPPISession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Mississippi proposes $1.5 million appropriation for Town of Walls town hall construction

Original title: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Walls for the construction and design of a new town hall.

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

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What This Bill Proposed

Mississippi Senate Bill 3317 appropriates $1.5 million from the State General Fund to the Town of Walls for the construction and design of a new town hall for 2027, taking effect July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Provides state funding specifically dedicated to municipal infrastructure in the Town of Walls, drawing $1,500,000 from unappropriated state funds.

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

Town of Walls

Receives $1,500,000 in state funding for the construction and design of a new town hall.

Directly affected

State Treasurer

Must pay out the appropriated money from the State General Fund upon warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does Senate Bill 3317 appropriate?

The bill appropriates $1,500,000.00.

What is the appropriated money to be used for?

The funds are designated for defraying costs associated with the construction and design of a new town hall for the Town of Walls.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died in committee.

Procedural history

2 actions

Feb 25, 2026Senate
02/25 (S) Died In Committee
Feb 24, 2026SenateCommittee
02/24 (S) Referred To Appropriations

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Town of Walls, State Treasurer, State General Fund and 1 more

OrganizationTown of Walls“Recipient of the state appropriation for town hall construction”Map →

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

OrganizationState General Fund“Source fund for the $1,500,000 appropriation”Map →

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

Sources

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billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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