Mississippi legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Mississippi HB1831: Humphreys County; authorize a contribution to the Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation.
Status: Signed into law, April 1, 2026
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TO THE FANNIE LOU HAMER CANCER FOUNDATION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
What the bill says
An act to authorize the board of supervisors of humphreys county, mississippi, to contribute funds to the fannie lou hamer cancer foundation; and for related purposes.
From the enrolled text, March 26, 2026:
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF HUMPHREYS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS TO THE FANNIE LOU HAMER CANCER FOUNDATION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI: SECTION 1. The Board of Supervisors of Humphreys County, Mississippi, in its discretion, is authorized to contribute an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) during calendar year 2026, out of any available funds of the county general fund, to the Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation, a 501(c)(3) corporation, which provides education regarding the prevention and protection from cancer. SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. *HR26/R1767* H. B. No. 1831 ~ OFFICIAL ~ L2/3 26/HR26/R1767 authorize a contribution PAGE 1 (OM\KW) to the Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation.
Sponsors
- James-Jones, Timaka (D, 51) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Approved by Governor
- : Enrolled Bill Signed
- : Returned For Enrolling
- : Immediate Release
- : Passed
- : Title Suff Do Pass
- : Referred To Local and Private
- : Transmitted To Senate
- : Passed
- : Title Suff Do Pass
Votes
- Passed (March 26, 2026): 52 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Passed (March 19, 2026): 118 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Humphreys County
Common questions
- What is HB1831?
- HB1831 is a bill in the Mississippi Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Humphreys County; authorize a contribution to the Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation.
- What does HB1831 do?
- In its own words: An act to authorize the board of supervisors of humphreys county, mississippi, to contribute funds to the fannie lou hamer cancer foundation; and for related purposes.
- What is the status of HB1831?
- Signed into law as of April 1, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor (April 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1831?
- James-Jones, Timaka (D, 51).
- Where is the official record for HB1831?
- On the Mississippi Legislature website: http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1831.xml
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