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HB 798MISSISSIPPISession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

House Bill 798 Appropriates $750,000 for Yazoo County Road Repairs

Original title: Appropriation; Yazoo County for making critical repairs to streets and roads of the county.

Last action · February 25, 2026: 02/25 (H) Died In CommitteeSponsor: Timaka James-Jones

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What This Bill Proposed

House Bill 798 proposes a $750,000 state general fund to Yazoo County for critical road and street repairs for 2027. The measure died in committee during the 2026 legislative session.

Why it matters

The measure would have directed state funds specifically to local county infrastructure projects, altering local road repair financing for Yazoo County residents 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

Board of Supervisors of Yazoo County

The board would have received and administered $750,000 in state funds for county road repairs.

Directly affected

Yazoo County residents

Local road infrastructure conditions could have changed through repair projects funded by the appropriation.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does House Bill 798 allocate for Yazoo County?

House Bill 798 appropriates $750,000.00 to the Board of Supervisors of Yazoo County.

What is the purpose of the funds allocated in HB 798?

The funds are intended to assist in paying costs associated with making critical repairs to streets and roads in Yazoo County that are in dire condition.

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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

Yazoo County, Board of Supervisors of Yazoo County, State Treasurer and 2 more

locationYazoo County“Recipient of the proposed road repair appropriation”Map →

OrganizationBoard of Supervisors of Yazoo County“Entity designated to receive and administer the repair funds”Map →

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

otherState General Fund“Source of the appropriated funds”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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