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HB 1775

City of Philadelphia; authorize a contribution to Philadelphia Transit.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Bounds

Allows the City of Philadelphia, MS to donate up to $10,000 from its general fund in 2026 to Philadelphia Transit to support local transportation access.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 1775

Summary of HB 1775 (2026) — Mississippi

Purpose and Intent

  • Authorizes the City of Philadelphia, Mississippi, to provide a one-time financial contribution to a local nonprofit transportation provider.
  • The bill is a local/private act intended to support transportation services for community members in east central Mississippi.

Key Provisions

  • Section 1: Enables the City of Philadelphia's governing authorities to make a one-time donation from the city's general fund to Philadelphia Transit.
    • Amount: Up to $10,000.
    • Timing: During the calendar year 2026.
    • Recipient: Philadelphia Transit, described as a nonprofit organization that provides transportation services.
  • Section 2: Effective date — the act takes effect upon passage.

Who Is Affected

  • City of Philadelphia, Mississippi: Authorities gain discretionary authority to issue a one-time donation.
  • Philadelphia Transit (nonprofit): Receiver of the donation; provides transportation services.
  • Beneficiaries of the nonprofit services likely include senior citizens, disabled citizens, low-income families, and the general public in east central Mississippi, including Philadelphia.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Sponsor: Representative Bounds (co-sponsor: Scott Bounds).
  • Referral: Referred to Local and Private Legislation.
  • Action History:
    • Jan 19, 2026: Referred to Local and Private Legislation.
    • Apr 15, 2026: Died in committee (HC 64 suspend/deadline-related action noted).
  • Status: The bill did not advance past committee in its reported session; no enacted language to current law as of the provided actions.

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Fiscal: Creates a narrowly scoped, one-time appropriation of up to $10,000 from the city’s general fund. No ongoing or annual funding authorization is granted.
  • Policy: Facilitates support for a local nonprofit transit provider, potentially improving access to transportation for vulnerable groups and the general public within the city and surrounding area.
  • Local consequences: If enacted, the city would have a clear statutory pathway to make a modest donation without requiring a broader budgetary change.
  • Oversight and transparency: As a local/private act, it is limited in scope; the bill does not specify matching funds, reporting requirements, or qualifications beyond the recipient being a nonprofit.

Summary

HB 1775 would have allowed the City of Philadelphia, Mississippi to make a one-time donation of up to $10,000 from its general fund in 2026 to Philadelphia Transit, a local nonprofit providing transportation services. The act aimed to support transportation access for seniors, disabled individuals, low-income families, and the general public in east central Mississippi. The bill was referred to committee and did not advance, leaving the provision unenacted.

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

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