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MS HB4112

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shane Aguirre

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Restores funding authority for the Northeast Mississippi Regional Water Supply District to service debt and pay for facilities serving municipal, residential, commercial, and industrial customers, including the Wellspring Project
  • Expands the special 0.25% sales tax to include retail sales of food and drink for human consumption in addition to items already subject to state sales tax
  • Authorizes up to $53 million in general obligation bonds ($23 million prior to March 2, 2007, plus $30 million thereafter) for water infrastructure from the Tombigbee River and Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway
  • Requires 50% of project costs to come from the special sales tax proceeds and 50% from other sources and user fees
  • Establishes a sunset date of July 1, 2030, for the act's provisions

Legislative Description

City of Tupelo; restore certain funding to be used by Northeast MS Regional Water Supply District for district operations.

Last Action

Passed

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Local and Private Legislation3/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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