Appropriation; City of Gulfport for removal of blighted properties.

HB 1009 appropriates $350,000 from the state general fund to Gulfport city officials for removing blighted properties (dilapidated or abandoned buildings) in western Gulfport during fiscal year 2027 (July 2026-June 2027). The bill directly funds the city’s property removal costs, with funds paid by the State Treasurer upon proper requisitions. It does not create new laws or alter eligibility for residents; it solely provides state financial support for an existing city program. The appropriation takes effect July 1, 2026.