Appropriation; MS Cultural Crossroads to provide funding to carry out its mission.
HB 1278 appropriates $200,000 from the state general fund to the Mississippi Cultural Crossroads in Port Gibson for fiscal year 2027. This funding directly supports the organization's mission to create opportunities for artistic expression, collaboration, community engagement, and adding value through the arts and humanities. The bill specifies that the funds must be used for these stated purposes during the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The appropriation is a one-time allocation with no additional mechanisms or requirements beyond the specified funding amount.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Feb 25, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
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Referred To Appropriations A
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
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District
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Jeffery Harness
DDemocratic
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