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Mississippi House Bill HB4087
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB4087

Introduced
2/25/26  
Refer
2/25/26  

Caption

Appropriation; Town of Belmont for paving Washington Street.

Impact

The passage of HB 4087 would allocate state resources towards a specific local project, potentially setting a precedent for future appropriations aimed at supporting local governance in infrastructure development. The funding may alleviate some of the financial burdens typically borne by local governments when embarking on road improvement initiatives, ensuring that such projects can proceed without overwhelming local budgets. This could further enhance civic infrastructure across Mississippi by promoting better road conditions.

Summary

House Bill 4087 aims to provide financial support to the Town of Belmont for the purpose of paving Washington Street. The bill includes an appropriation of $380,000 from the State General Fund, designated to assist in covering the costs associated with this infrastructure improvement project for fiscal year 2027. This funding is intended to facilitate the town's efforts in maintaining and enhancing local roadways, thereby improving transportation accessibility for residents and visitors alike.

Contention

While appropriations for local projects can be seen as beneficial, potential contention may arise regarding the prioritization of state funds and the allocation process. Stakeholders might debate the fairness of directing resources to a specific locality such as Belmont, particularly if there are competing needs in other towns or regions. Additionally, questions may surface regarding the transparency of the funding process and the criteria used to determine eligibility for such appropriations.

Latest MS HB4087 Activity

View All Events: MS 2026 Regular Session HB4087

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS SB3211

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Bruce for paving and improving town streets.

MS SB3261

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Houlka for repairing and paving the town streets.

MS SB3262

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Houlka for repairing and paving the town streets.

MS SB2960

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the Town of Metcalfe for paving certain streets.

MS HB1819

Appropriation; Hinds County for paving certain streets in House District 69.

MS SB3208

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Town of Vardaman for paving and street improvements.

MS HB1861

Appropriation; City of Lexington for street repairs and paving.

MS SB2967

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Washington County for street repairs in Supervisor District 1.

MS SB2965

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Washington County for street repairs in Supervisor District 3.

MS SB2919

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Washington County for street repairs in Supervisor District 4.

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MD SB282

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MD HB350

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MD SB319

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