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MS HB804

Bill

Status

Failed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Timaka James-Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates $2,879,304 from the State General Fund to the City of Belzoni, Mississippi for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027)

  • Allocates $329,080 for police department needs including salary increases for 8 officers ($108,580), five police cars ($200,000), bulletproof vests, and radio equipment

  • Provides $100,224 for fire department expenses including salary increases for 5 firefighters ($60,224) and turnout gear ($30,000)

  • Designates $1,700,000 for streets and water department including street repairs ($1,000,000), excavators ($200,000), a street sweeper ($150,000), and 10 department trucks ($350,000)

  • Funds $600,000 for building renovations split equally between city hall and the police department, plus $150,000 for renovation of three city parks (Jack Lee, Reed, and Jockey)

Legislative Description

Appropriation; City of Belzoni to help defray operational costs and capital expenses.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations A1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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