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MS HB867

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brent Powell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Renames the "Ross Barnett Reservoir Dredging Fund" to the "Ross Barnett Reservoir Dredging and Maintenance Fund"
  • Expands authorized expenditures to include shoreline maintenance and erosion prevention activities, in addition to existing dredging operations
  • Pearl River Valley Water Supply District Board of Directors may deposit up to $200,000 annually from lease payments and fees into the fund
  • Unexpended funds do not lapse to the State General Fund at fiscal year end, and interest earnings remain credited to the fund
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Ross Barnett Reservoir Dredging Fund; authorize expenditures for shoreline maintenance and erosion prevention activites.

Last Action

Due From Governor 03/18/26

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency2/16/2026
State Affairs1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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