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Mississippi allocates $4 million to Jackson County for Gulf Park Estates infrastructure projects

Original title: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Jackson County for certain infrastructure projects.

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

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate Bill 3379 appropriates $4 million from the State General Fund to Jackson County for infrastructure projects in the Gulf Park Estates area for 2027, taking effect July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Directs state funds specifically toward local wastewater and water system upgrades in the Gulf Park Estates area, with $2.5 million earmarked for sewer systems and $1.5 million for water distribution.

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

Jackson County

Receives $4,000,000 in state funds to execute local water and sewer infrastructure projects.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does Senate Bill 3379 appropriate?
Senate Bill 3379 appropriates a total of $4,000,000.00 to Jackson County.
What specific infrastructure projects are funded by this bill?
The funds are split between wastewater infrastructure ($2,500,000.00 for gravity sewer systems, lift stations, and s) and water distribution system improvements ($1,500,000.00).

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died in committee.

Procedural history

2 actions
  1. Feb 25, 2026Senate
    02/25 (S) Died In Committee
  2. Feb 25, 2026SenateCommittee
    02/25 (S) Referred To Appropriations

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Lobbying Activity

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Connected Entities

Jackson County, State Fiscal Officer, Gulf Park Estates and 2 more
locationJackson County“Recipient of the state appropriation for infrastructure projects”Map →
OrganizationState Fiscal Officer“Responsible for issuing warrants upon requisitions”Map →
locationGulf Park Estates“Area targeted for infrastructure development”Map →
OrganizationState General Fund“Source of appropriated funds”Map →
OrganizationState Treasurer“Responsible for paying out appropriated money”Map →

Sources

Open source document

billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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