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Mississippi House Bill HB585
Mississippi 2026 Regular Session
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Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

Mississippi House Bill HB585

Introduced
1/13/26  
Refer
1/13/26  

Caption

Appropriation; City of Holly Springs for widening a road for the Springs Industrial Park.

Impact

The proposed bill is expected to improve local economic development by enhancing access to the Springs Industrial Park. By transforming Old Highway 78 into a four-lane road, the project aims to increase the efficiency of transportation for businesses operating within the industrial park and potentially attract more investments and commercial activities to the area. This could lead to job creation and stimulate the local economy in Holly Springs, which may have positive ripple effects throughout the region.

Summary

House Bill 585 is an act aimed at making an appropriation to the city of Holly Springs, Mississippi, for the specific purpose of widening a segment of Old Highway 78 into a four-lane road. This project is intended to facilitate the development of the Springs Industrial Park, which is planned to be established in Holly Springs. The bill allocates $2,500,000 from the State General Fund for the fiscal year 2027, with the funds expected to be utilized for the necessary construction and development work required to improve this critical transportation infrastructure.

Contention

While the bill primarily focuses on infrastructure improvement and economic development, there may be points of contention related to funding prioritization as well as the potential environmental impacts of road widening projects. Discussions around such appropriations often center on whether the allocated funds should be spent on other pressing community needs, such as education or healthcare services. Additionally, there might be local concerns about increased traffic and its implications for community safety and the environment.

Latest MS HB585 Activity

View All Events: MS 2026 Regular Session HB585

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MS HB691

Appropriation; City of Holly Springs for widening a road for the Springs Industrial Park.

MS HB688

Appropriation; City of Holly Springs to restore the gravesite of Hiram Revels.

MS HB690

Appropriation; City of Holly Springs for infrastructure improvements to be made by city's utility department.

MS HB686

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Holly Springs with improvements to Mississippi Highway 178.

MS HB1339

Holly Springs Utility Department Board; establish.

MS HB692

Bonds; authorize issuance to assist City of Holly Springs with construction of a wellness and aquatics center.

MS HB679

Appropriation: Holly Springs to assist Alliance Healthcare System with building a micro-hospital inside the system hospital's onsite clinic.

MS HR66

Holly Springs Rotary Club; congratulate upon the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

MS SB2141

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to City of Gluckstadt for widening Gluckstadt Road.

MS SB3117

General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to the City of Crystal Springs for construction of the Chautauqua Amphitheater.

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