Appropriation; City of Jackson for repair and maintenance of bridges and sidewalks and other infrastructure projects in Ward 4.

HB 1680 is a funding bill that would provide $1 million from the state general fund to the City of Jackson for repairing bridges and sidewalks in Ward 4, including the Queensroad Avenue bridge near Beacon Place and Overbrook Road, during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill directly affects Ward 4 residents by funding infrastructure maintenance projects identified in the city’s plans. It specifies that state funds would cover costs associated with these repairs, with payments processed through the State Treasurer. The bill died in committee on February 26, 2025, and never became law.