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

HB 796 appropriates $1,000,000 from the State General Fund to Sharkey County’s Board of Supervisors. The funds are specifically for establishing a regional housing recovery strategy to restore housing levels to pre-2023 tornado conditions and plan for workforce housing needs driven by new businesses and industry. This bill directly affects Sharkey County residents and local officials managing recovery efforts, with the strategy to be developed in partnership with federal and state agencies. The funding covers costs associated with this planning for fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The bill is procedural, providing targeted financial support for a defined recovery goal without creating new regulations.