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HB 977 Mississippi House · 2025 Regular Session

Appropriation; Sharkey County for establishing a regional housing recovery strategy.

HB 977 provides $1 million in state funding to Sharkey County's Board of Supervisors to develop a regional housing recovery strategy. The funds will cover costs associated with restoring housing levels to pre-2023 tornado conditions and planning for workforce housing needs driven by new businesses and industry. This strategy requires collaboration with federal and state partners and applies specifically to Sharkey County for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill directs the State Treasurer to disburse funds upon proper requisitions and takes effect July 1, 2025.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirectly appropriates $1M for Sharkey County housing strategy, constituting a budget allocation under appropriations. Aligns with funding essential programs indicator.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds $1M for Sharkey County housing recovery strategy and workforce housing planning, directly advancing housing development goals as per topic description.95% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Feb 26, 2025
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Timaka James-Jones
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