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HB 1771

Appropriation; Transportation, Department of.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tracy Arnold and 8 co-sponsors

Mississippi's transportation budget bill failed to pass after House and Senate conferees could not reconcile funding disagreements before session end.

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Bill Summary · HB 1771

Legislative bill overview

HB 1771 is a state appropriations bill for Mississippi's Department of Transportation. The bill died in conference committee on March 29, 2025, meaning the House and Senate could not reconcile their different versions before the legislative session ended.

Why is this important

Appropriations bills directly determine how much funding state agencies receive and what projects they can undertake. Transportation infrastructure funding affects road maintenance, construction projects, and overall mobility across Mississippi. The bill's failure means the DOT will operate under whatever existing appropriations or continuing resolutions are in place.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding levels – Disagreement between House and Senate over total dollar amounts allocated to the DOT
  • Project priorities – Differences in which specific road or infrastructure projects received funding emphasis
  • Regional distribution – Disputes over how funds were geographically distributed across the state's districts

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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