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SB 3144MISSISSIPPISession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Mississippi Legislature considers $3 million appropriation for Hattiesburg downtown veterans district

Original title: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Hattiesburg for improvements in its veteran district.

Last action · February 25, 2026: 02/25 (S) Died In CommitteeSponsors: Johnny DuPree and 2 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate Bill 3144 proposes a $3,000,000 state from the General Fund to the City of Hattiesburg for downtown veterans district infrastructure improvements for 2027.

Why it matters

The measure would direct $3,000,000 in state funds specifically toward local capital projects, road work, drainage, and utilities in downtown Hattiesburg if enacted.

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

City of Hattiesburg

Receives $3,000,000 in state funds for downtown veterans district improvements.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does Senate Bill 3144 allocate to Hattiesburg?

The bill appropriates $3,000,000 from the .

What specific projects can the funds be used for?

The funds cover veterans facilities, roads, drainage, sidewalks, stormwater detention, land acquisition, utility relocation, and lighting in the veterans district area of downtown Hattiesburg.

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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 18, 2026SenateCommittee
02/18 (S) Referred To Appropriations

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Connected Entities

State Fiscal Officer, City of Hattiesburg, State General Fund and 1 more

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

OrganizationCity of Hattiesburg“Recipient of the proposed appropriation”Map →

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

OrganizationState Treasurer“Disburses funds under the act”Map →

Sources

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billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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