Mississippi HB495: Appropriation; commission on WFP for making base repairs to and paving the roads in Trace State Park.

What the bill says

An act making an appropriation to the commission on wildlife, fisheries and parks for the purpose of paying costs associated with making base repairs to and paving the roads in trace state park in pontotoc county for the fiscal year 2027.

From the introduced text:

AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE COMMISSION ON WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH MAKING BASE REPAIRS TO AND PAVING THE ROADS IN TRACE STATE PARK IN PONTOTOC COUNTY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2027. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. The following sum, or so much of it as may be necessary, is appropriated out of any money in the State General Fund not otherwise appropriated, to the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks for the purpose of paying costs associated with making base repairs to and paving the roads in Trace State Park in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027.................. .................................................... $ 1,876,700.00 SECTION 2. The money appropriated by this act shall be paid by the State Treasurer out of any money in the State General Fund not otherwise appropriated, upon warrants issued by the State Fiscal Officer; and the State Fiscal Officer shall issue his or her warrants upon requisitions signed by the proper person, officer or officers in the manner provided by law. *HR26/R895* H. B. No. 495 ~ OFFICIAL ~ A1/2 26/HR26/R895 PAGE 1 (RF\KW) SECTION 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2026. …

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Sponsors

• Thompson, Rickey (D, 16) · primary sponsor
• Waldo, Beth Luther (R, 15)

Latest actions

1. February 25, 2026: Died In Committee
2. January 12, 2026: Referred To Appropriations B;Appropriations A

Common questions

What is HB495?

HB495 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Appropriation; commission on WFP for making base repairs to and paving the roads in Trace State Park.

What does HB495 do?

In its own words: An act making an appropriation to the commission on wildlife, fisheries and parks for the purpose of paying costs associated with making base repairs to and paving the roads in trace state park in pontotoc county for the fiscal year 2027.

What is the status of HB495?

Failed as of February 25, 2026. Latest action: Died In Committee (February 25, 2026).

Who sponsored HB495?

Thompson, Rickey (D, 16), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB495?

On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB0495.xml