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SB 2980MISSISSIPPISession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Mississippi proposes $750,000 state appropriation for Mendenhall Sports Complex field and lighting upgrades

Original title: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Mendenhall for field improvements and lighting upgrades for its city sports complex.

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

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate Bill 2980 appropriates $750,000 from the State General Fund to the City of Mendenhall, Mississippi, for sports complex field improvements and lighting upgrades during 2027.

Why it matters

Directs state funds specifically to municipal recreation infrastructure in Mendenhall for the period between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 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

City of Mendenhall

Receives $750,000 from the State General Fund for municipal sports complex upgrades.

Directly affected

State Treasurer

Must disburse the appropriated funds out of the State General Fund.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does Senate Bill 2980 allocate?

The bill appropriates $750,000.

What is the specific use for the funds?

The funds are intended to defray costs associated with making field improvements and upgrading lighting for the Mendenhall Sports Complex.

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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

State Fiscal Officer, Mendenhall Sports Complex, State General Fund and 2 more

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

OrganizationMendenhall Sports Complex“Facility receiving field improvements and lighting upgrades.”Map →

OrganizationState General Fund“Source fund for the appropriation.”Map →

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

OrganizationCity of Mendenhall“Recipient of the state appropriation for sports complex upgrades.”Map →

Sources

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billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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