Appropriation; Pike County to build a bridge on U.S. Highway 51.

HB 503 appropriates $4 million from the state general fund to help Pike County cover costs for building a bridge on U.S. Highway 51 over the Canadian National Railway railroad. This funding directly supports Pike County's board of supervisors and aims to improve access to the Metro Pike Industrial Park by completing the bridge. The bill specifies the funds are for the 2027 fiscal year (July 2026-June 2027) and must be paid through standard state fiscal procedures. The state will cover part of the bridge construction costs, with Pike County responsible for the remaining expenses.