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SB 2994MISSISSIPPISession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Mississippi proposes $65,550 appropriation for Town of Gunnison walking trail in FY 2027

Original title: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to MDOT for Town of Gunnison for a walking trail.

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

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What This Bill Proposed

Mississippi Senate Bill 2994 appropriates $65,550 from the State General Fund to the Mississippi Department of Transportation for the Town of Gunnison to build a lighted, asphalt walking trail for 2027.

Why it matters

Provides state funding intended to serve as matching money for federal Transportation Alternatives Program grants for municipal infrastructure in the Town of Gunnison.

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 Gunnison

Receives $65,550 in state funding to construct a lighted, asphalt walking trail.

Directly affected

Mississippi Department of Transportation

Administers the appropriated funds and administers the federal Transportation Alternatives Program.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does Senate Bill 2994 allocate?

The bill appropriates $65,550.00 from the State General Fund.

What is the purpose of the appropriated funds?

The funds are intended to cover costs for constructing a lighted, asphalt walking trail in the Town of Gunnison and to serve as for federal grants.

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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 10, 2026SenateCommittee
02/10 (S) Referred To Appropriations

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Mississippi Department of Transportation, Town of Gunnison, State General Fund and 3 more

OrganizationMississippi Department of Transportation“Receives appropriation and administers funds”Map →

locationTown of Gunnison“Recipient of the walking trail construction project funds”Map →

OrganizationState General Fund“Source of the appropriated funds”Map →

OrganizationState Treasurer“Disburses appropriated funds”Map →

OrganizationTransportation Alternatives Program“Federal program for drawing down matching funds”Map →

PersonState Fiscal Officer“Issues warrants for fund disbursement”Map →

Sources

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billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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