Appropriation; Town of Bruce for various improvement projects.

HB 1972 appropriates $1,650,000 from the State General Fund to the Town of Bruce, Mississippi, for specific infrastructure improvements during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The funds are allocated to: renovating the town square ($125,000), replacing water shut-offs ($200,000), purchasing a fire truck ($750,000), upgrading park fencing and soccer field lighting ($75,000), and repairing water ($250,000) and sewer systems ($250,000). The bill directly affects the Town of Bruce’s governing authorities, who will manage the funds for these defined projects. It requires state payment via warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer upon proper requisitions.