HB 1653 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

Local Improvements Project Fund and IHL Capital Improvements Fund; revise certain projects funded with monies from.

HB 1653 revises which specific local projects receive funding from two existing state funds: the 2024 Local Improvements Projects Fund and the 2022 IHL Capital Improvements Fund. The bill amends several sections to adjust the project descriptions and funding amounts for various infrastructure, public safety, and facility improvements across Mississippi counties. For example, it specifies funding for projects like courthouse repairs in Chickasaw and Lee Counties, water infrastructure upgrades in Columbus, fire department equipment, and airport improvements in Panola County. The changes affect local governments, school districts, and public agencies by modifying how monies from these established funds are allocated to approved projects.
Bill status vetoed 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Vetoed
Apr 2026
Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Vetoed Apr 28, 2026
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What changed between versions

As Passed the lower Current version · 35 edits
MAJOR
The bill was amended to include a new amendment to the Mississippi Code of 1972, expanding the scope of the 2022 Local Improvements Projects Fund to cover projects previously funded under a different statute. Additionally, numerous specific funding allocations were modified to clarify project descriptions, add new infrastructure goals (such as disaster recovery and E911 systems), and adjust amounts for various municipal and county projects.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded by adding a new statutory amendment that revises the purposes of certain projects funded from the 2022 Local Improvements Projects Fund, whereas the original version did not include this specific code section.
SCOPE

Added a new amendment to Section 27-104-371 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to revise the purposes of projects funded from the 2022 Local Improvements Projects Fund.

FISCAL

Modified the description for the Lamar County Lincoln Road project to specify it is for the 'Extension' phase.

Updated the Jackson Redevelopment Authority project to clarify funding is for renovations and upgrades to Union Station.

Clarified the Neshoba County General Hospital project to specify funding is for an allied health facility in conjunction with Mississippi University for Women.

Added a new purpose for the Town of Burnsville project to include 'other infrastructure improvements' alongside the Agricultural Center.

Expanded the City of Hollandale project to include disaster response and disaster recovery in addition to infrastructure improvements.

Updated the City of Greenville project to include downtown improvements alongside infrastructure improvements.

Added a new purpose for the Town of Mize project to include disaster response and disaster recovery.

Modified the Copiah County project to specify funding is for the construction of an E911 Emergency Management System facility.

Clarified the Claiborne County project to specify funding is for a historical matching grant for the Library.

Updated the Lafayette County project to specify funding is for facility improvements including a heater/chiller for the Regional Mental Health Center.

Modified the Mississippi Department of Transportation project to include improvements to Elton Road in Jackson between Interstate 55 and Terry Road.

Clarified the Lee County project to specify funding is for tornado shelters at fire departments and volunteer fire departments.

Updated the City of Flowood project to specify funding is for planning, engineering, and construction of Fannie Cook Parkway making infrastructure improvements.

Expanded the City of Ocean Springs project to include G.I.S. mapping and north and west gateway improvements.

Added a new purpose for the Rankin County project to include grade separation/bridge on Highway 18.

Clarified the Warren County project to specify funding is for wetlands mitigation credits and other developments at the South Port.

Updated the Harrison County project to specify funding is for resurfacing the walking track, adding lighting, safety equipment, and recreational equipment at Lizana Elementary Ballpark.

Modified the George County project to specify funding is for infrastructure improvements on East Wilkerson Ferry Road.

Clarified the City of Port Gibson project to specify funding is for a matching grant for the historical city hall.

Updated the Marion County project to specify funding is for improvements to county roads.

Clarified the City of Greenwood project to specify funding is for the reconstruction of sidewalks for ADA compliance and lighting along Walthall Street.

Modified the Lafayette County project to specify funding is for crisis intervention beds making facility improvements, including a heater/chiller.

Clarified the Mississippi Department of Transportation project to specify funding is for improvements to Elton Road in Jackson between Interstate 55 and Terry Road.

Updated the Newton County project to specify funding is for the purchase of a heavy duty fire pumper and rescue vehicle.

Clarified the Town of Pittsboro project to specify funding is for renovation and expansion of City Hall.

Updated the Mississippi Department of Transportation project to specify funding is for pre-construction activities in association with improvements to the Interchange of US Highway 98 and I-59.

Clarified the Jasper County project to specify funding is for infrastructure improvements in Beat 5 on CR 8, CR 113, and Short Pine Ave.

Updated the City of Baldwyn project to specify funding is for overlay for multiple streets.

Clarified the City of Kosciusko project to specify funding is for infrastructure improvements.

Updated the Lee County project to specify funding is for the acquisition and purchase of tornado shelters for installation at fire departments and volunteer fire departments.

Clarified the City of Starkville project to specify funding is for the Starkville Main Street Project.

Updated the City of Flowood project to specify funding is for planning, engineering, and construction of Fannie Cook Parkway making infrastructure improvements.

Clarified the Capitol Complex Improvement District project to specify funding is for connecting the Museum Trail and Belhaven through downtown Jackson, Mississippi, to Jackson State University.

Updated the City of Meridian project to specify funding is for improvements, construction, and/or repair to a public facility and/or sidewalks, lighting, tree canopy restoration, G.I.S. mapping, and/or the north and west gateway improvements.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 10, 2026 · House Feb 5, 2026

How they voted

520
Passed
Total votes 52
Mar 10, 2026
D Democratic18
18 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican34
34 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Actions timeline

Total actions
21
Key actions
8
Committee
8
Amendments
1
Apr 28, 2026
Vetoed
Veto Sustained
lower
Apr 15, 2026
Committee
Veto Referred To Appropriations A
lower
Apr 9, 2026
Vetoed
Partially Vetoed By Governor
executive
Mar 31, 2026
Upper · Passed
Conference Report Adopted
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Conference Report Adopted
lower
Mar 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Conference Report Filed
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed As Amended
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Upper · Passed
Amended
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
upper
Feb 20, 2026
Committee
Referred To Appropriations
upper
Feb 6, 2026
Introduced
Transmitted To Senate
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Jan 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
lower
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
Referred To Appropriations A
lower
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