General Fund; FY2027 appropriation to City of Canton for redevelopment of public housing units.
SB 2159 appropriates $1,000,000 from Mississippi's State General Fund to the City of Canton for redeveloping public housing units during the 2026-2027 fiscal year (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill directly funds the city's public housing redevelopment project by covering associated costs, such as construction or renovation expenses. Funds will be disbursed by the State Treasurer upon written requests from the city, following standard state financial procedures. This appropriation becomes effective July 1, 2026, and is limited to the specified fiscal year.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Feb 25, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Referred To Appropriations
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Joseph Thomas
DDemocratic
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