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SB 3298MISSISSIPPISession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Mississippi Legislature considers $1.7 million appropriation for Lawrence County courthouse repairs

Original title: General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to Lawrence County for repair and renovation of the county courthouse.

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

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What This Bill Proposed

Senate Bill 3298 proposes a $1,700,000 from the State General Fund to Lawrence County to cover costs for repairing and renovating the county courthouse for 2027.

Why it matters

The measure determines whether state funds are allocated for local government infrastructure upgrades, specifically affecting county capital expenditures for public facilities without placing the entire burden on local taxpayers.

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

Lawrence County

Receives $1,700,000 in state funds to undertake courthouse repairs and renovations.

Directly affected

State Treasurer

Must pay out the appropriated money upon warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money does Senate Bill 3298 appropriate?

The bill appropriates $1,700,000.00.

What is the intended use of the funds?

The funds are to be used for defraying costs associated with the repair and renovation of the Lawrence County courthouse.

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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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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Lawrence County, State Fiscal Officer, State General Fund and 1 more

locationLawrence County“Recipient of the proposed state appropriation for courthouse repairs.”Map →

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

OrganizationState General Fund“Source fund from which the appropriation is drawn.”Map →

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

Sources

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billstatus.ls.state.ms.us

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