Request the Governor to Declare a State of Emergency in areas impacted by the ongoing drought and pine beetle outbreak.

This bill asks the Mississippi Governor to declare a state of emergency in counties suffering from severe economic losses due to a drought-induced pine beetle outbreak. The legislation cites extensive damage, including millions of dead trees, utility disruptions, and high costs for clearing roads and properties, as justification for the request. If approved, the declaration would allow the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency to implement specific relief programs and resources to address the crisis. The bill was ultimately adopted by the Senate but did not advance further in the legislative process.