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Mississippi appropriates $197,760.64 from the State General Fund to Ruleville for L F Packer Drive repairs

Original title: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to the City of Ruleville for repaving, repairing, and improving L F Packer Drive.

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

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What This Bill Proposed

Mississippi allocates $197,760.64 to the City of Ruleville for repaving and repairing L F Packer Drive for 2027, effective July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Provides dedicated state funding for local municipal road repairs within Ruleville, drawing directly from the State General Fund.

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 Ruleville

Receives an appropriation of $197,760.64 from the state to carry out road repairs on L F Packer Drive.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is appropriated for L F Packer Drive?
The bill appropriates $197,760.64 for 2027.
Which specific section of L F Packer Drive is targeted for repairs?
The funds are designated for the section of L F Packer Drive running from Byron Street to Stansel Drive.

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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 24, 2026SenateCommittee
    02/24 (S) Referred To Appropriations

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Connected Entities

City of Ruleville, State Treasurer, State General Fund and 1 more
OrganizationCity of Ruleville“Recipient of the appropriation”Map →
PersonState Treasurer“Disburses appropriated funds”Map →
OrganizationState General Fund“Source of appropriated funds”Map →
PersonState Fiscal Officer“Issues warrants upon requisitions”Map →

Sources

Open source document

billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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