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SB 3208MISSISSIPPISession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Mississippi Legislature considers $1.045 million appropriation for Town of Ethel infrastructure

Original title: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the Town of Ethel for infrastructure improvements.

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

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate Bill 3208 proposes a $1,045,575 from the State General Fund to the Town of Ethel, Mississippi, for infrastructure improvements for 2027.

Why it matters

The measure allocates state funds specifically for local public works projects in the Town of Ethel, affecting municipal budget resources 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

Town of Ethel

Receives state funding designated for municipal infrastructure improvements.

Directly affected

State Treasurer

Required to disburse the appropriated funds upon receiving valid warrants.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does Senate Bill 3208 allocate?

The bill proposes an of $1,045,575.00.

What is the intended use of the funds?

The funds are designated to defray costs associated with infrastructure improvements in the Town of Ethel.

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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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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

State Fiscal Officer, State General Fund, State Treasurer and 1 more

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

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

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

locationTown of Ethel“Recipient of the proposed infrastructure appropriation”Map →

Sources

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billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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