General Fund; FY2026 appropriation to Yazoo County for construction of four-lane highway connecting Highway 16 to Interstate 55.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joseph Thomas

Authorizes a FY2026 General Fund appropriation to Yazoo County to fund a four-lane highway from Highway 16 to I-55, boosting regional connectivity and economic access.

Died In Committee

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Summary — SB 2943 (2025): FY2026 General Fund appropriation to Yazoo County for four‑lane highway from Highway 16 to I‑55

Main purpose
SB 2943 would authorize a General Fund appropriation in fiscal year 2026 to Yazoo County to fund construction of a four‑lane highway connecting State Highway 16 to Interstate 55. The bill’s intent is to provide state capital funding to advance a specific transportation project intended to improve regional connectivity, safety, and economic access.

Key provisions

Appropriation: Directs a FY2026 General Fund appropriation to Yazoo County for the planning and construction of a four‑lane highway linking Highway 16 and I‑55.

Use of funds: While the bill title specifies construction, no full text was provided. Typical uses under such measures include engineering, right‑of‑way acquisition, site preparation, construction, and associated project management; the bill does not specify an exact dollar amount in the available summary.

Administration: Implementation would likely involve coordination with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) and local Yazoo County authorities (not explicitly detailed in the provided document).

Who is affected

Yazoo County residents and local governments: primary beneficiaries through improved road access, potential traffic congestion relief, and economic development opportunities.

Motorists and freight carriers: shorter travel times and improved connectivity to I‑55 (a major north–south interstate).

State government and General Fund: appropriation would require allocation from FY2026 state revenues or reserves, affecting budget priorities.

Environmental and property stakeholders: potential impacts from construction, right‑of‑way acquisition, and land use changes.

Procedural history and status

Introduced (filed): March 14, 2025.

Committee referrals and activity: Referred to Appropriations (02/12/2025); multiple committee hearings and votes recorded in late April–May 2025, including public testimony and a committee report.

Chamber actions: Records show readings, amendments offered (one failed), passage votes, and receipt by the Senate in May 2025; a companion bill is HB 5541.

Final status (as provided): Died In Committee. (The provided legislative actions include conflicting entries showing later chamber activity; the summary follows the stated final status. If enacted activity continues, the companion bill or a refiled measure could advance the same proposal.)

Notes and limitations

No appropriation amount or full legislative text was included in the provided materials. For specifics (dollar amount, exact grant conditions, reporting requirements, or implementing language), consult the bill text, companion HB 5541, or subsequent versions filed with the Mississippi legislative clerk.